Volcanoes

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Types of volcanoes
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Composite volcanoes When sticky lava builds up on the side of the volcano as it cools making a steep shape. These volcanoes are found at destructive plate boundaries which are more likely to be violent.
Shield volcanoes Shield volcanoes form when lava is more runny and is unable to build up causing a flat shield shape volcano.
Volcanic hazards: •Lava flow •Ash cloud •Pyroclastic flow •Lahar(mudslide) •Lava bombs
Pyroclastic flow Pyroclastic flow is dangerous because it's a poisonous gas that is really fast and can travel at high speeds.
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