Question

A volcano that has not erupted in a very long time suddenly has a plume of steam coming from it. Which stages best describe this volcano?

Answer 1

If a volcano which did not erupt in a very long time and suddenly has a plume of steam coming from it describes the active state and it was dormant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason it is said it is dormant is because it had been a long time since the eruption took place, now suddenly after a long time it is experienced that a plume of steam is coming from the volcano so currently it is active.

Answer 2

The answer in which a volcano has not erupted for a long time yet would suddenly have a steam that would come from it, the stage would then be best describe as lurking. It is called a dormant yet suddenly would surprise everyone.