How Many Different Types of Volcanoes Are There?


 

Shield Volcano

A broad, gently sloping cone made of lava flows.
 
 
 
 
 

Cinder Cone Volcano

Loose rocks ejected from a vent.
 
 
 
 
 

Stratovolcano (Composite)

Made of layers of loose rock and lava flows.
 
 
 
 
 

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