Which of the following is an example of the most explosive type of volcano?

The correct answer is Calderas volcanoes.

• Calderas volcanoes are an example of the most explosive type of volcano.

Key Points

• Caldera Volcanoes:
  • Calderas Volcanoes are known as the most explosive volcanoes on Earth.
  • When they erupt, they incline to drop on themselves rather than constructing any structure.
  • The fallen depressions are known as calderas.

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Additional Information

•  Volcanoes:
  • A volcano is a vent or fissure in Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, rocks, and gases erupt.
• The other types of volcanoes are Shield Volcanoes and  Composite Volcanoes. 
• Shield volcanoes:
  • These are the largest of all the volcanoes on the earth.
  • These volcanoes are made up of basalt.
  • Eg: Hawaiian shield volcanoes.
• Flood Basalt volcanoes:
  • These volcanoes discharge highly fluid lava that flows for long distances.
  • Most parts of the world are covered by thick basalt lava flows.