Mount Vesuvius is a very large volcano. It is made of alternating layers of lava as well as ash, dust, and cinders. It erupts explosively. What type of volcano is it?

A
Composite/stratocone

B
Shield

C
Cinder cone

D
Caldera

1 answer

Mount Vesuvius is classified as a Composite/stratovolcano (Option A). These types of volcanoes are characterized by their layered structure, consisting of alternating layers of lava flow, ash, and volcanic rocks, and they typically have explosive eruptions.