Description: Example of a Composite Volcanoes
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Composite Volcanoes are built up over time from numerous eruptions. A volcano starts out by the subduction of two tectonic plates. A crack forms between the two plates releasing lava to flow upwards and cool. The lava will cool. It will repeat these steps several times, building up. Once it is a cone shape, it forms more gasses and its lava has low Silica. A large amount of thicker lava clogs the opening of the volcano. The gasses can build up and explode.
