Volcanoes repeatedly remind people of Earth's potential for violence. Since 1700, volcanic eruptions have killed more than 250,000 people and devastated scores of communities. What causes these ...
A composite volcano has a tall conical shape, and Fuego is no exception - reaching 12,346 feet tall. A shield volcano, on the other hand, is wide, but not as tall with Kileaua measuring just 4,000 ...