What are the parts of a composite volcano?

Aside from the “volcanic cone” (i.e. the cone-shaped mountain), a volcano has many different parts and layers, most of which are located within the .... Here's is one about the different types of volcanoes, one about composite volcanoes, and here's one on the famous volcanic belt, the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. read more

Aside from the “volcanic cone” (i.e. the cone-shaped mountain), a volcano has many different parts and layers, most of which are located within the mountainous region or deep within the Earth. read more

“Composite volcano” is an awkward term; it implies that a volcano is kludged together with “parts”, like volcanic legos. A better term is “stratovolcano”, because the parts are actually different layers or strata. read more