Question

What do you understand by composite cones?

Answer 1

Composite cones, also known as strato-cones or stratovolcanoes, are volcanoes characterized by alternate layers of lava and pyroclastic materials (rock fragments). These volcanoes experience alternating periods of explosive and quiet eruptions, resulting in steep-sided, conical shapes. They are made up of material from more than one vent, with lava solidifying in dykes and rock fragments being ejected.