Composite cone volcanoes are sometimes called stratovolcanoes. These volcanoes form from layers of melted rock. They are steep-sided, and cone shaped. Some of the most beautiful mountains in the world are composite volcanoes. This type of volcano usually erupts in a very explosive way, from the viscous magma. The viscous magma gets stuck in the pipes and is trapped. This causes the pressure to increase, which causes an explosive eruption. The composite cone is the most deadly type of volcano. Mt. St. Helens is a very famous example of a composite volcano.
Composite Cone Volcanoes
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