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  1. Volcanic crater - Wikipedia

    A volcanic crater can be of large dimensions and sometimes of great depth. During certain types of explosive eruptions, a volcano's magma chamber may empty enough for an area above it to …

  2. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

    Dec 16, 2024 · A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. A thousand years …

  3. Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts and spews lava fountains for the …

    2 days ago · Rivers of lava flowed down several vents of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano overnight Monday — the latest signs of activity for one of the world's most …

  4. SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO NATIONAL MONUMENT - Visit …

    Plan a day trip from Flagstaff to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument to see how an eruption nearly 1,000 years ago left behind unique geologic formations and destroyed ancient …

  5. What Is the Crater of a Volcano and How Does It Form?

    3 days ago · A volcanic crater is a circular, bowl-like depression formed directly by volcanic activity. It is typically situated at the apex of the volcanic cone (a summit crater), but smaller …

  6. What is a volcanic crater? Made SIMPLE - The geography teacher

    A volcanic crater is a geological feature formed at the summit of a volcano during explosive eruptions or collapse events. It is typically a circular depression in the Earth’s surface, varying …

  7. 15 Astounding Facts About Volcanic Craters

    Aug 23, 2023 · Volcanic craters are formed by volcanic eruptions and can vary in size and shape. They can be filled with water, emit gases, and even provide geothermal energy, making them …

  8. Sunset Crater | Sunset Crater | Visitor Information, Hours, and Fees

    This volcano was created through a beautiful waterfall of glowing cinders that erupted from the ground about 900 years ago. This natural phenomenon created a crater-like structure of …

  9. Volcano | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 7, 2026 · Volcano, vent in the crust of Earth or another planet or satellite, from which issue eruptions of molten rock, hot rock fragments, and hot gases. The term volcano can also refer …

  10. Volcanic Craters - U.S. National Park Service

    A volcanic crater is a bowl- or funnel-shaped depression that usually lies directly above the vent from which volcanic material is ejected. Craters are commonly found at the summit of volcanic …