Types of Volcanoes
Geologists duscuss 10 different types of volcanoes but 3 types are most often discussed. The 3 main types of volcanoes are:
*Shield Volcanoes - low and flat volcanoes that have small flowing eruptions.
*Cinder Cone Volcanoes - tallest and largest of volcanoes and have very explosive eruptions.
*Composite Volcanoes - a mixutre between shield and cinder cone volcanoes with eruptions that are explosive.
*Shield Volcanoes - low and flat volcanoes that have small flowing eruptions.
*Cinder Cone Volcanoes - tallest and largest of volcanoes and have very explosive eruptions.
*Composite Volcanoes - a mixutre between shield and cinder cone volcanoes with eruptions that are explosive.