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Ask an Earth Expert: What Are the Different Types of Volcanoes?

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A concise explanation of the three types of volcanoes recognized by geologists.

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Concepts
volcano types, volcanoes
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Additional Tags
cinder cone volcanoes, composite volcanoes, shield volcanoes, strato-volcanoes, types of volcanoes, volcano science, volcano structure
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