Geography

Distinguish between Crater and Caldera.

Volcanoes

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CraterCaldera
1.An abrupt circular depression formed by extrusion of volcanic material.It is a large, may or may not be a circular depression or basin associated with a volcanic vent.
2.It is formed by outward explosion of rocks from volcano.It is formed by inward collapse or subsidence of a volcano.
3.It is always circular.It may or may not be as circular as a crater.

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