Friday, May 20, 2011

volcanos

composite volcano- the eruption can be violent. pressure builds and then the volcano erupts.
ex: mount st helens

ash and cinder cone- is the smallest type of volcano. it is less then 33 meters tall. it has a big bowl shaped crater.
ex: paricutin


shield volcano- is the largest of the three volcanos. it is shaped like a sheild lying face up on the ground.

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