Volcano an extinct volcano from a dormant (inactive) one. Dormant volcanoes are those that have not erupted for thousands of years, but are likely to erupt again in the future. Volcanoes are often considered to be extinct if there are no written records of its activity. Nevertheless, volcanoes may remain dormant for a long period of time. For example, Yellowstone has a repose/recharge period of around 700,000 years, and Toba of around 380,000 years. Vesuvius was described by Roman writers as having been covered with gardens and vineyards before its eruption of 79 CE, which destroyed the towns of Herculaneum and
Ogilvy baronets dormant or extinct in 1803, see Lord Banff. The Ogilvy Baronetcy, of Forglen in the County of Banff, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia in 1701. For more information on this creation, which became either dormant or extinct in 1803, see Lord Banff. Ogilvy baronets There have been three baronetcies created for members of the Ogilvy family, all in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia. As of 2008 one creation is extant while two are either extinct or dormant. The Ogilvy Baronetcy, of Inverquharity in the County of Forfar, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 29