Question

What classifies a volcano as active or inactive?

Answer 1

It all depends on the time its been since the volcano last erupted.

Explanation:

If a volcano erupts "often", meaning it erupts every couple of years, then it's active.
But if a volcano hasn't erupted in around 10,000 years, then it is inactive and not expected to erupt.
But there is another type of volcano called a dormant volcano. This is an active volcano that hasn't erupted in over a decade, but is expected to erupt again.

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