Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is an example of the most explosive type of volcano?

Options:

Cinder cones volcanoes

Flood basalt volcanoes

Shield volcanoes

Calderas volcanoes

Correct Answer:

Calderas volcanoes

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Calderas volcanoes

Out of the given options, the most explosive type of volcano is:

Calderas volcanoes

Caldera volcanoes are formed by the collapse of a large section of the summit or flank of a volcano, following a very large explosive eruption. These eruptions can be so powerful that they empty the underlying magma chamber, causing the ground to cave in and form a large depression. Some calderas can be tens of kilometers wide!