What are some examples of volcanic mountains?

From front to back - Mount Tongariro, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island, New Zealand. All three are active volcanoes. Picture was taken looking back along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, March 2015. read more

The Cascade volcanic arc is a prime example of a volcanic chain over a subduction zone; the Hawaiian archipelago is a chain of dozens of volcanic mountains, fed by a persistent mantle plume/ hot spot that built all the Hawaiian islands. read more

Popular volcanic mountain names are Mount St. Helens in the United States mainland, Mauna Loa in Hawaii, Mount Rainier in Washington, Mount Edziza in British Columbia and Hoodoo Mountain in Canada. Many of the highest volcanoes are located in Chile and Argentina, such as Ojos del Salado, Tacora, Tromen, Copahue and Risco Plateado. read more