[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about different types of volcanoes. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

A reference page describing the different types of volcanoes.

Discusses volcanoes and what causes them to erupt, the types of volcanoes and eruptions, underwater eruptions, the structure of a volcano, and the impact of a volcanic eruption.

A concise explanation of the three types of volcanoes recognized by geologists.

A labeled diagram of three types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield, and stratovolcano.

Explains different types of volcanoes and provides brief descriptions of active volcanoes around the world, including their histories of volcanic eruptions.

Use this site to discover some interesting facts about volcanoes and how they affect the earth. See some great animation and photos of volcanoes as well.

Learn about the type of volcanoes found in the National Parks in this reference article. Also, learn how those volcanoes formed.

Illustrated resource explores how volcanoes are formed and the different types of volcanoes.

This resource provides information about composite volcanoes.