Shield Volcano, Composite Volcano, and Cinder Cone Volcano

Shield Volcano Cinder Cone Volcano Composite Volcano

A majority of these volcanoes are found in the Ring of Fire A ring of volcanoes which surround the Pacific Ocean

The Shield Volcano is a quiet erupting volcano. It lets out steam, gasses, and water vapor. It is flatter than a composite volcano, like a warriors shield.

Mauna Kea Volcano Mauna Loa Volcano Located on the Hawaiian Islands Flat Shield shape

Composite volcanos are louder and more destructive than other volcanoes. They are very explosive because gases are trapped in the molten rock. They are pointed in shape.

Mount Saint Helens Mount Hood

Cinder Cone Volcanoes are made when ash and “bombs” pile up around a vent to form a cone. Cinder cones are formed quickly and then die. There are many cinder cones throughout the world.

Wizard Island in Crater Lake, Oregon – The cone is inside the Mount Mazama caldera

1) Steam 2) Gasses 3) Water vapor 4) Molten lava 5) All of the above What does a shield volcano release during an eruption?

What type of volcano is this? 1) Cinder Cone Volcano 2) Shield Volcano 3) Composite Volcano

1) Cinder Cone Volcano 2) Shield Volcano 3) Composite Volcano 4) Venus Volcanoes What are the most destructive types of volcanoes?

1) They are named after Actress Brooke Shields 2) They shield villages from danger 3) Their shape looks like an upside down warriors shield 4) Natives would throw their shields into the caldera after battle with their victims on them How did the shield volcano get its name?

1) The Caribbean 2) The ring of fire 3) Mr. Henderson’s Backyard 4) The Himalayas Where are the majority of the three types of volcanoes found?

Bonus Question What was the most powerful volcano eruption ever recorded? 1980 Mount Saint Helens 1991 Mount Pinatubo 2012 Mount Wanna Hawka Loogie 1883 Mount Krakatoa

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