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Different Types of Volcanoes

Explore the characteristics of shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, and cinder cones. Learn about their unique features, eruption patterns, and locations around the world. Discover the formation process and structural distinctions of each volcano type.

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Different Types of Volcanoes

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  1. Three Types of Volcanoes

  2. Shield Volcanoes • Low viscosity (runny) lava • Large, broad, flattened mound • Resembles a warrior’s shield

  3. Mauna Loa, Hawaii

  4. Big island of Hawaii • MK=Mauna Koa ML=Mauna Loa • K= Kohala H=Hualalai

  5. Piton de la Fournaise, France

  6. Surtsey, Finland

  7. Shield volcano eruption

  8. Composite Volcanoes • High viscosity (thick) magma • High levels of gas • Highly explosive • Cone shaped • Formed by layers of lava and ash

  9. Mt. Rainier, Washington

  10. Mt. Fuji, Japan

  11. Mt. St. Helens, Washington

  12. Mt. Shasta

  13. Composite volcano eruption

  14. Cinder cones • High levels of gas • “Fire-fountain” eruptions • Commonly found on the edges of shield volcanoes • Made from a pile of rock pieces (lalva fragments that have cooled) • Structurally weak

  15. Pu'u ka Pele, Hawaii(on the flanks of Mauna Loa)

  16. Paracutin, Mexico

  17. Floreana Island, Galapagos

  18. Pu’u O’O, Hawaii

  19. Cinder cone eruption

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