Question

A cinder cone volcano easily erodes because it is made of ash and other volcanic debris. This indicates that its eruption is primarily _____.

non-explosive with a pyroclastic flow
explosive with pyroclastic and lava flows
non-explosive with a lava flow
explosive with a pyroclastic flow

Answer 1

This indicates that its eruption is primarily **explosive with a pyroclastic flow**. Cinder cone volcanoes are characterized by steep slopes and are primarily composed of volcanic ash and debris, which is typical of explosive eruptions that eject pyroclastic materials.