Volcanoes are one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. When a volcano erupts, it spews lava and ash that can decimate nearby populations.
Among the most devastating is Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, which killed thousand of people when it erupted in 79 AD. Though its last eruption was about 70 years ago, many people believe that it remains a threat to the area.
Meanwhile, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is home to a volcano that last erupted more than 360,000 years ago. Despite its lack of recent volcanic activity, it also has the potential to erupt at some point in the future.
These latent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) volcanoes are awe-inspiring in both their scenic beauty and potential to create enormous damage.
Cool word question of the day: Can you think of any other examples of latent phenomena in nature?
Latent: Present but not visible or active; dormant.
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