What are the most common types of volcanoes?

rocky Chelsea Breen and Fransisca Flores

Dear Chelsea and Fransisca,

The common types of volcanoes are shields, stratovolcanoes, cinder cones, and volcanic domes. Probably the most common type of volcanic system is found along mid-ocean ridges.

Steve Mattox, University of North Dakota 

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