Composite Volcano
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Example:
Imagine you're building a layer cake for a party, but you have to alternate between layers of cake and frosting to get the right balance. Just like this cake, a composite volcano is constructed with alternating layers, but instead of cake and frosting, it consists of layers of lava and ash. The layers of cake are akin to the lava flows that harden and give structure, while the frosting layers represent ash deposits that add texture and complexity, together creating a towering, cone-shaped structure.

Practice Version

Composite Volcano: A tall, cone-shaped volcano, it is made of alternating layers of lava and ash. Composite volcanoes are large, steep volcanoes formed from many layers of volcanic rocks and ash.