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Classification of Volcanoes

This document discusses different types of volcanoes classified by their shape and frequency of eruptions. It identifies four main types of volcanoes according to shape - cinder cones, shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, and lava dome volcanoes. It also discusses three states of volcanoes according to eruption frequency - active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes. Examples of each type and state from the Philippines are provided.

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Classification of Volcanoes

This document discusses different types of volcanoes classified by their shape and frequency of eruptions. It identifies four main types of volcanoes according to shape - cinder cones, shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, and lava dome volcanoes. It also discusses three states of volcanoes according to eruption frequency - active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes. Examples of each type and state from the Philippines are provided.

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TYPES OF

VOLCANOES
According to the shape of the
cone and frequency of
eruptions.

PRESENTED BY: FHER ADRIAN G. BALINGIT


LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of discussion, the student
will be able to:
• Identify and differentiate the 4
various types of volcano according
to shape
• Identify and differentiate the 3s
various types of volcano according
to their frequency of eruption
• Enumerate volcanoes nationwide
and identify their type
• Understand how volcanic eruption
affects the shape of volcano and vice
versa.
What is
a Volcano?
• A volcano is a vent that
directly connects magma to
the surface of the Earth.

• Having a crater or vent


through which lava, rock
fragments, hot vapor, and
gas are being or have been
erupted from the earth's
crust.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF VOLCANOES

CINDER CONE,
SHIELD COMPOSITE, aka LAVA DOME
aka SCORIA ZONE SHAPE: Tall and STRATO
SHAPE: broad. SHAPE: Tall, steep and
symmetrical. SHAPE: Dome
Symmetrical cone.
HEIGHT: Up to 30,
HEIGHT: Up to 8,000 HEIGHT: Up to 330
HEIGHT: Up to 1, 000Feet (9000
feet (2,400 meters). feet (100 meters)
200 Feet (370 Meters).
Meters). SLOPE: 25-30
SLOPE: Roughly 10 SLOPE: Roughly 6
degrees near the base degrees.
SLOPE: 30-40 degrees near the
degrees. base and 5 degrees and roughly 30 degrees
near the top. near the top.
1. Cinder cone
AKA Scoria Cone
• Less dangerous compared to
other types.

• The opening of a cinder cone is a


cone-shaped structure, while the
steeps are formed of the erupted,
fragmented cinders that fall close
to the chimney/vent.
Cinder cone
AKA Scoria Cone
• The manner of eruption for
cinder cones is relatively
simple. When the lava erupts,
cinders of it are blown into the
air. These fragmented cinders
fall a short distance from the
opening, thus creating the
cone.
2. Shield Volcanoes
• Shield volcanoes can be very,
very big in size. However, they
are not as dangerous as that size
might make it seem. seem. This
is because the eruption of lava
out of shield volcanoes is not
accompanied by pyroclastic
material
ShieldVolcanoes
• Shield volcanoes can be very,
very big in size. However, they
are not as dangerous as that size
might make it seem. seem. This is
because the eruption of lava out
of shield volcanoes is not
accompanied by pyroclastic
material .
3. Composite Volcanoes
• Are also known as strato
volcanoes
• Their eruptions are
dangerous and explosive in
nature, with many layers of
lava and pyroclastic
materials. (1,800°F , 450
mph)
4. Lava Dome
Volcanoes
• Lava domes are of
significantly smaller stature.
• They are formed when the
lava is too viscous to flow to
a great distance
• Generally, such lava domes
are found on the flanks of
larger composite volcanoes.
Three States of Volcanoes

EXTINCT DORMANT/INACTIVE ACTIVE


Dormant volcanoes have been
Active volcanoes are considered as
in the state of sleep or
Extinct volcanoes immediate threats. Lava and gases
dormancy for a very long period
will never erupt may erupt from these volcanoes,
of time—usually at least 2,000
and/or these volcanoes may show
again. years. However, dormant
seismic activities. An active volcano
volcanoes are not extinct and,
may have erupted recently and is at
hence, could erupt at any time.
a risk of erupting again.
EXAMPLES OF AN
ACTIVE VOLCANO
Mayon, Hibok-Hibok, Pinatubo,
Taal, Kanlaon and Bulusan
EXAMPLE OF A
DORMANT VOLCANO
SAKURAJIMA, JAPAN
EXAMPLE OF
EXTINCT VOLCANO
PANAY VOLCANO,
Batangas Bay, south
of Lake Taal
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