TYPES OF VOLCANO

Question 1

DESCRIPTION:
Broad, gently sloping volcanoes with a shape resembling a warrior’s shield. They are formed from layers of cooled lava.

ERUPTION STYLE:
Generally characterized by non-explosive, effusive
eruptions with the outpouring of lava flows.

EXAMPLES:
Mauna Loa in Hawaii,
Mount Etna in Italy

Answer 1

Shield volcano

Question 2

DESCRIPTION:
Steep-sided, conical volcanoes formed by explosive eruptions of ash, cinders, and dust.

ERUPTION STYLE:
Explosive eruptions that eject fragment
lava and volcanic ash into the air.

EXAMPLES:
Paricutin in Mexico, Sunset
Crater in Arizona

Answer 2

Cinder Cone Volcano

Question 3

DESCRIPTION:
Tall and symmetrical volcanoes are composed of layers of lava flows and volcanic ash.

ERUPTION STYLE:
Can have both explosive eruptiöns and
effusive eruptions.

EXAMPLES:
Mount Fuji in Japan, and Mount St. Helens in the United States

Answer 3

Composite Cone Volcano