Question

What is the term for a tall, conical volcano with thick, gummy lava that doesn't flow far from where it erupts?
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Stratovolcano
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Submarine volcano
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Cryptovolcano
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Shield volcano

Answer 1

The term for a tall, conical volcano with thick, gummy lava that doesn't flow far from where it erupts is **Stratovolcano**. Stratovolcanoes are characterized by their steep profiles and are typically formed from a combination of explosive eruptions and lava flows.