Geological cutaway of a stratovolcano, or composite volcano. Mount Shasta is an example of a stratovolcano, or composite volcano, which is formed by alternating eruptions of lava and solid fragments ejected from its central vent.
Geological cutaway of a stratovolcano, or composite volcano. Mount Shasta is an example of a stratovolcano, or composite volcano, which is formed by alternating eruptions of lava and solid fragments ejected from its central vent.
Illustrated together with IMS #04766 (volcanic features), IMS #04767 (shield volcano) & IMS #04768 (cinder cone).; Abbr=WE