An active volcano is a volcano that has erupted during the Holocene (the current geologic epoch that began approximately 11,700 years ago), is currently erupting, or has the potential to erupt in the future.[1] A volcano that is not currently erupting but could erupt in the future is known as a dormant volcano.[1] Volcanoes that will not erupt again are known as extinct volcanoes.[1]
- ^ a b c "Active, dormant, and extinct: Clarifying confusing classifications | U.S. Geological Survey". www.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-14.