Volcano shapes - shield, composite/stratiform, caldera - and chemistry
In this episode, I talk about how volcanoes get different shapes due to the chemistry of the molten rock materials. We talk about the shield, composite/stratiform and caldera volcanoes...and a little about cinder cones. We mention silicate chemistry and the effect of water on shapes and eruption style.
This is a great primer to volcanoes!
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