If you look up at the Mayon volcano in the Philippines, you'll notice a very tall, steep, and sleek cone. Apparently, this volcano erupted very violently in the past, spewing out both lava and volcanic rock material. The Mayon is a _____.

Question

cinder cone volcano
composite volcano
basaltic volcano
shield volcano

Answer 1

The Mayon volcano is a composite volcano. Composite volcanoes, also known as stratovolcanoes, are characterized by their tall, steep, and conical shape and are built up by layers of lava flow, ash, and other volcanic rock materials. They often have explosive eruptions, which is consistent with Mayon's history of violent eruptions.