A caldera (/ kɔːlˈdɛrə, kæl -/ [1] kawl-DERR-ə, kal-) is a large cauldron -like hollow that forms shortly after the emptying of a magma chamber in a volcanic eruption.

Apr 17, 2023 · Nonexplosive calderas are located at the summit of most large shield volcanoes, like Kīlauea and Mauna Loa in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. They form during VEI 0-1 …

Nov 26, 2025 · Most calderas—large circular or oval depressions more than 1 km (0.6 mile) in diameter—have been formed by inward collapse of landforms after large amounts of magma …

A caldera is a large depression formed when a volcano erupts and collapses. During a volcanic eruption, magma present in the magma chamber underneath the volcano is expelled, often …

Calderas are massive craters located at the sites of enormous volcanic eruptions. They can form by collapse or by an explosive blast.

When an erupting volcano empties a shallow-level magma chamber, the edifice of the volcano may collapse into the voided reservoir, thus forming a steep, bowl-shaped depression called a …

Jun 2, 2025 · These gigantic craters form when a volcanic eruption empties magma chambers underneath, allowing the mountain to crumble into the void.

A caldera is a large, bowl-shaped depression that forms when a volcano collapses after a massive eruption. The word "caldera" comes from Spanish and means "cauldron" or "cooking pot" - …

A large basin-shaped volcanic depression with a diameter many times larger than included volcanic vents; may range from 2 to 50 km (1 to 30 mi) across. Commonly formed when …

May 9, 2025 · Calderas are large craters formed by volcanic explosions or by unsupported surface rock collapsing into empty magma chambers beneath the ground. They sometimes …