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Which type of volcano has alternating layers of hardened lava and ash and has side vents called fumaroles?

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They are called Stratovolcanoes.

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A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a conical volcano built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice and ash.


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