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.
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
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