There are two main types of volcano - composite and shield. The two types of volcano form in different places and have very different characteristics. Ash released from shield volcanoes often ...

Volcanoes can look like small mountains or hills. A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that allows magma, hot ash and gases to escape. Composite volcanoes are the most common type of volcano.

Volcanoes in India are a fascinating yet rare geological phenomenon. These natural formations result from the movement of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust. While some volcanoes in India ...