A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a typically conical volcano built up by many alternating layers (strata) of hardened lava and tephra. [1]

Stratovolcano, volcanic landform characterized by a conical shape formed by layers of volcanic material deposited during successive volcanic eruptions. Stratovolcanoes tend to slope gently …

Strato Volcanoes comprise the largest percentage (~60%) of the Earth's individual volcanoes and most are characterized by eruptions of andesite and dacite - lavas that are cooler and more …

Apr 17, 2023 · Composite volcanoes are also called stratovolcanoes. Some geologists avoid the use of the term “stratovolcano” because these volcanoes typically are not stratified and do not …

Feb 24, 2016 · What is a volcano? A volcano is simply a hole or vent in Earth's crust through which molten rock, steam and other gases come forth. Scientists group volcanoes into four …

A stratovolcano typically consists of many separate vents, some of which may have erupted cinder cones and domes on the volcano's flanks. A synonym is composite volcano.

This classic stratovolcano shape is exemplified by many well-known stratovolcanoes, such as Mt. Fuji in Japan, Mt. Mayon in the Philippines, and Mt. Agua in Guatemala.

Mar 24, 2023 · A stratovolcano is a tall, conical volcano composed of one layer of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. These volcanoes are characterized by a steep profile and periodic, …

A stratovolcano is a conical volcano, also referred to as a composite volcano. Stratovolcanoes have a steep profile at their upper ends because the lava cools and hardens quickly resulting …

Stratovolcanoes, also known as composite volcanoes, are among the most common and recognizable types of volcanoes, constituting about 80% of all active volcanoes. They are …