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stratovolcano

Noun

Meaning

stratovolcano (plural stratovolcanoes or stratovolcanos)

(volcanology) A tall conical volcano, composed of layers (or strata) of hardened lava, tephra and ash.
Coordinate term: shield volcano

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Bárðarbunga is a stratovolcano located under Vatnajökull, Iceland's largest glacier. Source: Internet

Dr Knott say Fuego in Guatemala is an entirely different volcano and therefore has entirely different eruptions: “In contrast, Volcan de Fuego is an example of a stratovolcano. Source: Internet

Volcán de Fuego is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez departments. Source: Internet

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