Definition of Monogenetic volcano

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Monogenetic volcano

The term 'Monogenetic volcano' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as 'typically erupt for only brief time intervals -- weeks to perhaps centuries -- and generally display a narrower range (as compared to composite volcanoes) in eruptive behavior. Most monogenetic volcanoes are basaltic in composition'.

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