Tag:geological=volcanic_vent

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Description
A hole through which the lava erupts. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: natural
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Status: in use
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A hole through which the lava erupts. A volcano can often have multiple vents, near the centre of a crater or on the sides of the volcano.

For an active lava lake, volcano:status=active should be added.

How to map

Draw a node node at the centre or a way way on the edge of the crater, and add

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