Types Of Volcanes

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Moderate to violent eruptions throwing volcanic ash, cinders and lava into the air

Buildup of basaltic layers, forming a broad volcano with gently sloping sides

A relatively small cone of volcanic material formed from tephra

Mount Saint Helens, in Washington

Forms along subduction zones

Largest type of volcano

Sunset Crater, near Flagstaff Arizona

Sometimes erupts violently, forming a layer of tephra, sometimes a quieter eruption forming a lava layer