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🏞️ Typical types of volcanoes
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Depending on their structure and eruption style, two main types are distinguished:
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Volcano Type Description Example Stratovolcano Alternating layers of lava and ash, often explosive eruptions Vesuvius, Fuji Shield volcano Broad, flat structure from runny lava flows Mauna Loa (Hawaii) -
Stratovolcanoes are usually steep and highly dangerous. Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and their lava travels long distances. There are also mixed types and special volcanoes like cinder and ash cones.
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