Glossary of volcanic terms. - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. G. J. Hudak. 2001.
composite volcano — one in which the cone is made up of alternating layers of lavas and ashes … Geography glossary
Composite — may refer to: Acting, Film, and Studio Composite card, a marketing tool for actors and especially models Composite character, a character in an adaptation of a work formed from two or more characters from the original work Digital compositing or… … Wikipedia
volcano — /vol kay noh/, n., pl. volcanoes, volcanos. 1. a vent in the earth s crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals. 2. a mountain or hill, usually having a cuplike crater at the summit,… … Universalium
Volcano — This article is about the geological feature. For other uses, see Volcano (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Tequila Volcano — The Tequila Volcano, or Volcán de Tequila is a volcano located near Tequila, Jalisco, in Mexico.This volcano is not dangerous to its its nearby communities, which are famous for growing the alocoholic beverage, tequila. The volcano rises to a… … Wikipedia
Makushin Volcano — Makushin Volcano … Wikipedia
Cerro Azul (Chile volcano) — Cerro Azul The peak of Cerro Azul volcano lies behind Quizapu crater, which was formed by eruptions during the twentieth century … Wikipedia
Santamaría (volcano) — Infobox Mountain Name = Santa María, Santiaguito Photo =Santiaguito from Santamaria.jpg Caption = Elevation = 3,772 metres (12,372 ft) Location = Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala Range = Sierra Madre Prominence = Coordinates =… … Wikipedia
Stratovolcano — Mount Fuji, an active stratovolcano in Japan that last erupted in 1707–08 … Wikipedia
stratovolcano — ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY GLOSSARY also called a stratocone or composite cone A steep sided volcano, usually conical in shape, built of lava flows and fragmental deposits from explosive eruptions. GLOSSARY OF VOLCANIC TERMS A generally steep… … Glossary of volcanic terms
