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The 3 Volcano types

(and where to find them)

{ The Simplest type of

volcano, cinder falls around the vent to form a circle or oval cone.

Cinder Cone

{ {Mt. Paricutin, MexicoSunset Crater, Arizona

Examples of Cinder Cones

In your notes write how YOU can identify a Cinder Cone Volcano.

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Steep –sided, symmetrical cones.

Composite Volcano

{ {Mt. Fuji, Japan Mt. Hood, Oregon

Examples of Composite Volcanoes

In your notes describe how you can identify a composite volcano.

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Has a sloping dome shape like a warriors sheild.

Shield Volcanoes

{ {Mauna Loa, Hawaii Kilauea, Hawaii

Examples of Shield Volcanoes

In your notes describe how you would identify a shield volcano.

Quick Quiz

{ What type of Volcano is this?

Shield

{ What type of Volcano is this?

Cinder Cone

{ What type of Volcano is this?

Composite