Types of Volcano

Shield Volcano:

• Falt
• Running lava - basaltic lava - lots of it
• Not a lot of ash
• Occur at constructive plate boundaries/hotspots
• Not usually explosive
• Wide base of volcano
• Gently sloping sides
• More predictable
• Cone made of mainly layers of lava
• E.G. Manua Loa - Hawaii

Srato/Composite Volcano:

• Thick…