stratovolcano
noun
a conical volcano with a sloping profile, often very grand in size, having been formed by alternating layers of lava and fragmental material such as ash and cinders.
stratovolcanoes
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pluralof stratovolcano.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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"Spreading centers are associated with less explosive activity, while the most explosive eruptions are usually along subduction zones and involve large stratovolcanoes."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The magma plume fueling Mauna Loa is made primarily of molten basalt, which is less viscous than the magma beneath steeper stratovolcanoes like Mount St. Helens and Mount Vesuvius.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2022
Cotopaxi is one of South America's most active stratovolcanoes.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2022
Volcanoes like Mount St. Helens are called composite or stratovolcanoes.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
The Three Sisters and Broken Top, all stratovolcanoes dotted with patches of snow and ice, dominated the skyline across the valley.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
