Volcanoes

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What is a cinder cone volcano?

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A type of volcano formed from lava ejected from a single vent, typically not taller than 1,000 feet.

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What is a shield volcano?

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A type of volcano characterized by wide, thin layers of lava that create a broad, gently sloping shape.

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What is magma?

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Molten hot liquid rock located below Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What is a composite volcano?

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A volcano formed from alternating layers of lava flow, ash, and other volcanic debris, often resulting in a tall, steep structure.

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What is a lava dome?

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A dome-shaped volcano formed from the slow extrusion of viscous lava.

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What are the main types of volcanoes?

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Cinder cone, shield, composite, and lava dome.

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How do cinder cone volcanoes differ from shield volcanoes?

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Cinder cone volcanoes are smaller and formed from single vents, while shield volcanoes are larger and formed from multiple layers of lava.

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What is the primary material ejected from cinder cone volcanoes?

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Cinders and small volcanic rocks.

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What is the shape of a shield volcano?

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Broad and gently sloping.