Composite volcanoes are tall and conical shaped mountains formed from layers of lava, ash, and rock. Shield volcanoes are wide and shallow mountains formed primarily from lava flows. While volcanoes can be dangerous, they are also spectacular natural phenomena that some find exciting to observe.

1. VolcanoesBy Mr Loran

2. Composite volcanoes are made from layers of ash.Cross Section of a composite Volcano

3. Different Types of VolcanoesA shield volcano is made by lava flows. They are shallow and wide and look like a shield lying on the ground.A composite volcano is made by lots of layers of lava, ash and rock. They are tall and conical shaped.

4. Volcanoes make me feel nervous but excited. They are very dangerous, yet at the same time spectacular to watch.