Types of Volcanoes

What characterizes fissure volcanoes?

Which of the following is a feature of cinder cone volcanoes?

What type of volcano is typically formed from layers of lava, ash, and cinders?

Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and a flat, rounded top?

Which volcano is an example of a cinder cone volcano?

What is a distinguishing feature of composite volcanoes compared to other types?

Which of the following factors typically influences the size of shield volcanoes?

Which volcano mentioned is the largest single mountain in the world?

How do fissure volcanoes typically differ in appearance from other types of volcanoes?

What is the main danger associated with composite volcanoes?

Fissure Volcanoes

Fissure volcanoes erupt from long cracks in the Earth's surface
Lava flows from these cracks over large areas, forming flat lava fields
The source of the fissures is usually buried underground
An example is the 1952 eruption at Los Pilas volcano in Nicaragua

Cinder Cone Volcanoes

Cinder cones are small, cone-shaped volcanoes with a bowl-shaped crater
They are formed by the accumulation of volcanic ash, cinders, and lava fragments
They usually erupt from a single vent
Examples include Paricutin in Mexico and a cinder cone in Crater Lake, Oregon

Composite Volcanoes

Also known as stratovolcanoes, they are tall, steep-sided volcanoes with symmetrical shapes
They are composed of alternating layers of lava, ash, and cinders
They can reach heights of up to 10,000 feet
Famous composite volcanoes include Mount Fuji, Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, and Mount Etna

Shield Volcanoes

Shield volcanoes are large, gently sloping volcanoes with flat, rounded tops
They are formed by repeated eruptions of fluid lava that spreads over large areas
They typically have a large crater at their summit
Examples include Mauna Loa, Kilauea, and Olympus Mons on Mars

Key Facts

Shield volcanoes are the largest type of volcano
Fissure volcanoes are the least common type of volcano
Composite volcanoes are the most dangerous type of volcano
Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest single mountain in the world
Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano in the solar system

Explore the various types of volcanoes, including fissure, cinder cone, composite, and shield volcanoes. Learn about their structures, eruption styles, and notable examples. This quiz will enhance your understanding of volcanic formations and their characteristics.