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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
composite volcano
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composite volcano — GLOSSARY OF VOLCANIC TERMS A generally steep sided volcano composed of a mixture of lava flows, pyroclastic deposits, and volcaniclastic sedimentary deposits. Composite volcanoes commonly have increasing slopes toward their summits since they… … Glossary of volcanic terms
composite volcano — one in which the cone is made up of alternating layers of lavas and ashes … Geography glossary
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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
