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What is the difference between dormant volcano and an extinct volcano?

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Dormant volcanoExtinct volcano
These volcanoes have not erupted in recent historical period.These volcanoes have not erupted in the present geological period.
They may become active at any time.They are not likely to become active again.
For example- Mt. Kilimanjaro in AfricaFor example- Mt. Kenya in Africa

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