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Volcano · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 40 of 60

Volcano: What term describes the activity phase of a volcano that has not erupted for a long time but may erupt again?

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Volcano
Subject
General Studies
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What term describes the activity phase of a volcano that has not erupted for a long time but may erupt again?

TopicVolcano
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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A dormant volcano is currently inactive but has the potential to erupt again. It differs from extinct volcanoes, which are unlikely to erupt.

Final Answer: Option B - Dormant
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