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stratovolcano [¦strad·ō·väl′kā·nō] (geology) A volcano constructed of lava and pyroclastics, deposited in alternating layers. Also known as composite volcano. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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NAME OF LAST FEET ABOVE TYPE OF VOLCANO ERUPTED SEA LEVEL VOLCANO AKUTAN 1992 4,626 feet Stratovolcano above sea level KILAUEA Continuously erupting 4,200 Shield LASSEN PEAK 1915 10,457 Stratovolcano MAUNA LOA 1984 13,680 Shield MT. The property overlies a prominent collapsed stratovolcano approximately six kilometres in diameter, which hosts an extensive, high sulfidation-type epithermal system with prominent, structurally controlled steam-heated alteration features. There are five major kinds of volcanos, including the lava dome, the stratovolcano, and the caldera. |
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