Volcanos A Cinder Cone Volcano is named for the large particles of cooled lava which settles near the vent and forms the cone. A Shield Volcano is the largest of the volcano types, and they are composed of many thin layers of basalt flows form the volcano, with little ash. A Composite Volcano is built up from alternating layers and lava flows, which forms a high, steep cone. For more information, follow the link "To Igneous Rock Classification" below.

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