Three Kinds of Volcanoes

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             COMPOSITE CONES

 Composite cones are volcanic cones made up  of alternating layers of lava and rock particles.

           SHIELD CONES

Shield cones are volcanic cones made up of layers of

hardened lava.

          CINDER CONES

Cinder cones are volcanic cones made up of rock particles, dust, and ash.