dormant volcano in English
noun
(Geology) innactive volcano, volcano that has not erupted in a lengthy period of time however can still erupt in the future
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1. This island is a large dormant volcano.
2. The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.
3. 28 The site chosen for the painting is a view across the bays of the dormant volcano Rangitoto which dominates Auckland's skyline.
4. The dormant volcano Mauna Kea, at 13,796 feet [4,205 m], is the island’s tallest mountain, just topping Mauna Loa, which rises 13,679 feet [4,169 m].