What makes the slope of a strato volcano so steep?

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Wayne Cummings

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12 December, 14:09

What makes the slope of a strato volcano so steep?

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Naima · Answer 1

A strato volcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a conical volcano built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash. Unlike shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes are characterized by a steep profile ... An accumulation of 30 cm (12 in) is sufficient to cause most buildings to collapse.