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Mt. Warning
Mt. Mauna Loa
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Shasta
Mt. Elbrus
Mt. Hood
which ones are extint

2007-02-04 08:21:44 · 3 answers · asked by sockerkid1283 1 in Science & Mathematics Earth Sciences & Geology

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Mt. Kilimanjaro is believed to be an extinct volcano, so is Mt. Shasta, and Mt. Elbrus. Mt. Hood is also considered an extinct volcano.

Here's the definition of extinct;

Extinct: A volcano not known to have erupted within modern history is classified as an extinct volcano. Volcanologists consider truly extinct volcanoes to be those that have been worn away almost to the level of their magma chamber. But even so-called extinct volcanoes can prove unpredictable. Both Lassen Peak and Mt. St. Helens suddenly erupted after long periods of inactivity.

http://biblia.com/disasters/volcanoes.htm

Hope this helps! :)

2007-02-04 11:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nobody 2 · 0 0

I really do not believe any are, scientifically speaking. They all may have ability to erupt. I am not a geologist, so I may be completely wrong; it's just what I believe according to my present knowledge.

2007-02-04 08:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 0 0

I don't think any are extinct, just inactive.

2007-02-04 08:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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