Which of the following is an example of the most explosive type of volcano?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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!