Types of Volcanoes - Flashcard A

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What is a Shield Volcano?

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A type of volcano that forms due to a series of quiet, calm, and nonviolent eruptions, characterized by broad, gently sloping sides.

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What is a Cinder Cone Volcano?

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A type of volcano that is made of ash and cinders from pyroclastic flow, typically having steep sides and a bowl-shaped crater.

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What is a Composite Volcano?

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A type of volcano that is formed from alternating layers of lava flow, ash, and other volcanic debris, often resulting in a steep profile.

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What type of eruptions do Shield Volcanoes have?

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Quiet and nonviolent eruptions.

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What type of eruptions do Cinder Cone Volcanoes have?

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Explosive eruptions that eject ash and cinders.

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What is the shape of a Shield Volcano?

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Wide and flat, resembling a warrior's shield.

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What is the shape of a Cinder Cone Volcano?

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Steep and conical, resembling a small hill.

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What is the primary material that makes up a Composite Volcano?

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Layers of lava, ash, and volcanic debris.

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Can Shield Volcanoes produce explosive eruptions?

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No, they typically have nonviolent eruptions.

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What is an example of a Shield Volcano?

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Mauna Loa in Hawaii.