Which of the following is an example of the most explosive type of volcano?

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  1. Shield volcanoes
  2. Flood basalt volcanoes
  3. Calderas volcanoes
  4. Cinder cones volcanoes

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Option 3 : Calderas volcanoes
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The correct answer is Calderas volcanoes.

  • Calderas volcanoes are an example of the most explosive type of volcano.

Key Points

  • Caldera Volcanoes:
    • Calderas Volcanoes are known as the most explosive volcanoes on Earth.
    • When they erupt, they incline to drop on themselves rather than constructing any structure.
    • The fallen depressions are known as calderas.

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Additional Information

  •  Volcanoes:
    • A volcano is a vent or fissure in Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, rocks, and gases erupt.
  • The other types of volcanoes are Shield Volcanoes and  Composite Volcanoes. 
  • Shield volcanoes:
    • These are the largest of all the volcanoes on the earth.
    • These volcanoes are made up of basalt.
    • Eg: Hawaiian shield volcanoes.
  • Flood Basalt volcanoes:
    • These volcanoes discharge highly fluid lava that flows for long distances.
    • Most parts of the world are covered by thick basalt lava flows.
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