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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