Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is an example of the most explosive type of volcano?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
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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