Volcanoes: Types and Classifications

These kinds of volcanoes have wide bases and low altitudes.

• Stratovolcano

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cones

How is Mt. Mayon, a volcano in the Philippines, classified according to its features?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone

An active volcano has a recent recorded eruption within the last _______ years.

This refers to a large depression that may have formed after a volcano's violent eruption.

• Vent

• Crater

• Caldera

• Throat

Which of the following terms best describes a volcano that is dead and unlikely to erupt again? 

• Dormant volcano
• Inactive volcano

• Shield volcano
• Active volcano

TAAL VOLCANO - Choose all applicable classifications for this volcano.

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Active volcano

• Potentially active volcano

• Inactive volcano

PINATUBO VOLCANO - Choose all applicable classifications for this volcano.

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder cone

• Land volcano

• Submarine volcano

• Active volcano

Which among these types of eruptions is the most explosive?

• Strombolian

• Hawaiian

• Phreatic

• Vulcanian

This refers to a type of volcanic eruption that happens as ground or surface water is heated.

What type of eruption is shown in the picture?