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What is a caldera?

What is a caldera? Here are some definitions.

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  1. (volcanology) A large crater formed by a volcanic explosion or by collapse of the cone of a volcano.
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Other ephemeral lakes develop in volcanic craters or collapsed caldera systems.
The terms crater and caldera are often used synonymously, but calderas are larger than craters.
The famous volcanic Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world.
Scientifically speaking, Sulphur Springs is a caldera, or collapsed volcanic formation.
These landslides were embayed by the lava that flooded the central caldera floor.
The continuing uplift of the caldera rim can be explained by the restricted size of the magma's exit route.

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