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Why do shield volcanoes have steep sides but are still very tall?
shield volcanoes have gentle sides and aren't very tall
What is the tallest volcanoes called?
The tallest volcanoes are called stratovolcanoes or composite volcanoes. These volcanoes are characterized by steep sides and a conical shape, typically reaching heights of several kilometers. Examples include Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount Rainier in the United States.
What are Underwater volcanoes called?
Underwater volcanoes are called submarine volcanoes. They form in a similar way as their continental counterparts, that is close to plate boundaries.
What are the broad dome shaped volcanoes called?
shield volcanoes.
How tall can dome volcanoes get?
Dome volcanoes can vary in height, but typically they are shorter and more broad compared to other types of volcanoes. They can range from meters to hundreds of meters tall, depending on the amount of erupted lava and the duration of the eruption.
Why do shield volcanoes have steep sides but are still very tall?
shield volcanoes have gentle sides and aren't very tall
What is the tallest volcanoes called?
The tallest volcanoes are called stratovolcanoes or composite volcanoes. These volcanoes are characterized by steep sides and a conical shape, typically reaching heights of several kilometers. Examples include Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount Rainier in the United States.
What tall cone shaped mountains in which layers of lava alternate with layers of ash are called?
They are called Composite Volcanoes because they are two substances added together.
What are tall cone shaped volcanoes with alternating layers of lava and ash called?
These types of volcanoes are known as Stratovolcanoes, examples of these would be Mt. Fuji (Japan), Mt. St. Helens (Washington), and Galeras (Columbia).
What is the relation between volcanoes and mountains?
both tall
Are shield volcanoes tall?
No. Compared to composite and cinder cone volcanoes, shield volcanoes are very short. Mauna Loa in Hawaii is a shield volcano.
What is an area such as that where the stray volcanoes are located called?
Areas where stray volcanoes are located are called 'Hot Spots' such as the volcanoes located on the Hawaian islands
Why shield volcanoes do not have steep sides but are still very tall?
shield volcanoes have gentle sides and aren't very tall
What are Underwater volcanoes called?
Underwater volcanoes are called submarine volcanoes. They form in a similar way as their continental counterparts, that is close to plate boundaries.
What are the broad dome shaped volcanoes called?
shield volcanoes.
How was the tall volcano formed?
Same as all volcanoes were formed.
Who visits volcanoes?
The people who visit volcanoes are called volcanologists. Or Tourists.
