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What are the three types of volcanoes? Explain with examples

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Answered by anshika22
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The three types of volcanoes -
Active volcanoes -An active volcano is a volcano that has had at least one eruption during the past 10,000 years. An active volcano can be dormant as well as erupting.
Erupting volcano -An erupting volcano is an active volcano that is having an eruption.
Dormant volcano -A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting, but is supposed to erupt again.
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Answered by rajagrewal768
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Answer:

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock can escape.

Explanation:

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock can escape. Tectonic plates, which make up the Earth's surface, are constantly moving in three directions: apart, against one another, and next to one another. At the fault lines where these plates meet, volcanoes are frequently encountered.

Three types of volcanoes exist:

The most basic type of volcanoes are cinder cone volcanoes. They happen when lava blobs and particles are released from a volcanic vent.

2) Composite Volcanoes: Stratovolcanoes, also known as composite volcanoes, are some of the most iconic mountains in the world.

3. Shield Volcanoes: These are big, broad volcanoes that, from above, resemble shields, hence their name. Shield volcanoes produce thin rivers of lava.

FINAL ANSWER - A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock can escape.

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