Active volcanic features
English name:
Active volcanic features
Description (English)
Orifices in volcanic areas emitting hot or cold gases and vapours. Their very extreme environment is colonized by highly distinct communities with few species. Included are steam vents (fumaroles), vapour and hot sulphurous gas vents (solfatares), paint pots, porridge pots and mud volcanoes, as well as cold carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen vents (mofettes), that emit directly into the open atmosphere. Excludes marine (A6.9) and subterranean (H1.4) vents.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H6.1 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (H6) |
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
