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A composite volcano, also called a strato volcano, is built up from alternate layers of ash and lava. It has steep sides because when it erupts it lava is thick and viscous (andesitic) meaning that it does not travel great distances and stays on the side of the volcano. An example is Mount Vesuvius (which destroyed Pompeii).
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∙ 14y agoA composite volcano is a cone-shaped volcano made up of alternating layers of lava fragments and rock particles.
Sources: vocabulary sheet my science teacher gave me.
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∙ 11y agoA volcano that is made of alternating layers of ash/cinder/bombs and layers of lava.
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Is laki a shield volcano or a composite volcano?
a shield volcano
Is arenal volcano a composite volcano or a cindercone volcano?
The arenal volcano is a cindercone volcano not a composite.
Is the Osorno volcano in Chile a shield or composite volcano?
it is a composite volcano.
Is mount shasta a shield volcano a composite or a cinder cone volcano?
the mount hood volcano is strato (composite) volcano
What is type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius?
Stratovolcano (a composite volcano)
Is katmai volcano a shield volcano?
No. It is a composite volcano.
Is laki a shield volcano or a composite volcano?
a shield volcano
Is arenal volcano a composite volcano or a cindercone volcano?
The arenal volcano is a cindercone volcano not a composite.
Is the Osorno volcano in Chile a shield or composite volcano?
it is a composite volcano.
Is mount shasta a shield volcano a composite or a cinder cone volcano?
the mount hood volcano is strato (composite) volcano
Is mount fuji a cinder cone volcano shield volcano or a composite volcano?
Mount Fuji is a composite volcano.
What is type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius?
Stratovolcano (a composite volcano)
What type of volcano is a composite volcano?
Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, Mt. Hood in Oregon and Mt. saint Helen's
Is kilauea a composite?
No. Kilauea is not a composite volcano. It is a shield Volcano.
Is Mt Etna a composite or a shield volcano?
Mt Etna is a composite volcano.
What is the latitude and longitude of composite volcano?
A composite volcano is a type of volcano that can be present anywhere on Earth. If you are looking for the latitude and longitude of a certain composite volcano, please state the name of a specific composite volcano in the question.
Is the volcano mount hood a composite volcano?
Yes. Mount Hood is a composite volcano.
