TYPES OF VOLCANOES

After a volcanic eruption, a cone-shaped structure may be produced. Its slope

also changes. The following are the three(3) general types of volcanoes
according to the shape of their cones.
 SHIELD VOLCANOES

Shield Volcanoes are formed by the pileup of

non-viscous lava that oozes out from the volcano. Since
lava can flow freely, a broad, slightly domed structure is
formed that resembles like a warrior's shield. Mauna
Loa Volcano in Hawaii is an example of this type
MAUNA LOA
VOLCANO
 COMPOSITE
VOLCANOES

Composite volcanoes are formed due to alternating

solidification of both lava and pyroclastic deposits
which makes it nearly a perfect sloped structure.
Pyroclastic flows occur when these volcanoes erupt. Mt.
Mayon in the Philippines is an example of this type.

MT. MAYON
 CINDER CONES

Cinder Cones are formed from alternating ejected lava

fragments and ash. They have a steep slope, wide crater
on top and are the most abundant of the three major
volcano types. Although small, they are also destructive
since they release high amounts of pyroclastic materials.
Mt. Paricutin in Mexico which has erupted in 1943, Taal
Volcano in Batangas are examples.

MT. PARICUTIN
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