20. Large, nearly perfect slope
Formed from alternate
solidification of both lava and
pyroclastic deposits
Larger than cinder cones
Can erupt with great violence
Description:
22. Broad, slightly dome structure
Resembles warrior’s shield
Formed by the accumulation of lava
Wide base
Eruption is not generally explosive
Description:
23. According to Structure or Shape
Cinder Cone Volcano
Composite Cone Volcano
Shield Volcano
25. Active Volcano
These are volcanoes that are currently
erupting or expected to erupt in the
future
Volcanoes that have a record of
eruption within the last 6oo years
26. Dormant Volcano
These are volcanoes that are not
currently erupting but have erupted
within recordable history and are
expected to erupt again in the future
27. Inactive/Extinct Volcano
These are volcanoes that are considered
dead and are not expected to erupt in
the future
Volcanoes that have not erupted for the
last 10,000 years
