Diagram of a stratovolcano

Pitons Management Area2004

UNESCO World Heritage

A stratovolcano is a type of volcanic landform which is conical in shape and is formed during successive volcanic eruptions, through a build-up of many strata (layers) of hardened lava, ash and tephra (fragments and particles of rock).

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Title: Diagram of a stratovolcano
Creator: Pitons Management Area
Date Created: 2004
Location: Saint Lucia
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (vii)(viii)
Date of Inscription: 2004
Category of Site: Natural site

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