1. Shield Volcano

Wide and gently sloping

Lava flows easily

Example: Mauna Loa in Hawaii

2. Stratovolcano (Composite Volcano)

Steep and tall

Explosive eruptions

Example: Mount Fuji in Japan

3. Cinder Cone Volcano

Small and steep

Made mostly of ash and rock

Short-lived eruptions



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