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Question
What is the difference between a dormant volcano and an extinct volcano?
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Solution
| Dormant Volcano | Extinct Volcano |
| Has not erupted in a long time but may erupt again. | Has no chance of erupting again in the future. |
| Still has some volcanic activity inside. | No signs of any volcanic activity. |
| Example: Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. | Example: Mount Kenya in Africa. |
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