Now I was wondering what does "Stratovolcano" mean? Also there are three different type of volcanoes,Shield,Composite and Cinder Cone.Out of three which one of those would be Mt. Vesuviuse?
2007-02-12 08:13:45 · 4 answers · asked by mamasita1995 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Mt. Vesuvius is a Composite volcano (there is no e on the end of "volcano") and a stratovolcano is a tall, conical volcano composed of many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. These volcanoes are characterised by a steep profile and periodic, explosive eruptions. The lava that flows from them is highly viscous, and cools and hardens before spreading very far.
2007-02-12 08:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by dreamoutloud2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey
Stratovolcano is a cone-shaped volcano built from alternating layers of pyroclastics and viscous andesitic lava. Stratovolcanos tend to be very large and steep.
Mt Vesuvius is actually a Stratovolcano. Out of the 3 you have mentioned it would be a Composite.
Good Luck with your report and get researching!!
2007-02-12 16:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by Lozza_07 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look Galapagos island off Chili . As I remember they have all the volcanoes there. One of the deepest volcanoes is in the world is in Ecuador called Reventidor. That means Exploding .
2007-02-12 19:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answers.
Also check out the links below for more info on volcanoes.
2007-02-12 16:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by asgspifs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋