What is the difference between a composite and shield a Volcano?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 3/10/2022

Shield Volcanoes erupt less violently and flows further then composite volcanoes. A composite volcano erupts more violently.

Lessie Jones ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 3y ago

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Is katmai volcano a shield volcano?

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Is laki a shield volcano or a composite volcano?

Laki is not a shield volcano or a composite volcano. It is actually a volcanic fissure in Iceland that erupted in 1783, causing significant environmental and climatic impacts.

Is kilauea a composite?

No. Kilauea is not a composite volcano. It is a shield Volcano.

What type of volcano is tall with steep sides?

composite

Is Shasta the volcano shield or composite?

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Is the krakatau volcano a shield cinder cone or a composite volcano?

Krakatoa is a composite volcano.

Is mount adams a shield volcano a cinder cone or a composite volcano?

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Is mount fuji a cinder cone volcano shield volcano or a composite volcano?

Mount Fuji is a composite volcano.

Is mount ruapehu a composite shield or cinder cone volcano?

It is a composite volcano.

Is pavonis mons shield or composite?

It is a shield volcano.

Is Mt Aconcagua a composite a cinder or a shield volcano?

Neither, it's a composite volcano.

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