A monogenetic volcano is a type of volcano that erupts only once, producing a small volcanic edifice such as a cinder cone, maar, or tuff ring. These volcanoes are important for understanding volcanic processes, the hazards they pose, and the nature of magma sources in various tectonic settings.
Reference: Valentine, G. A., & Gregg, T. K. P. (2008). “Continental Basaltic Volcanoes—Processes and Problems.” Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 177(4), 857-873.