Caldera
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A caldera is a large, circular depression that is formed by the collapse of the volcanic cone after a large eruption. Caldera differ from craters in that they are larger, and craters are caused rock removal during an eruption.
Examples of Caldera in the United States
Valles Caldera - Jemez Mountains, New Mexico
Yellowstone Caldera - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming