Stratovolcanoes

A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a tall, conical volcano built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common types of volcanoes, in contrast to the less common shield volcanoes. (wiki)

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Stratovolcanoes':

  • Isole Eolie Stromboli
  • Kilimanjaro National Park
  • Mount Kenya
  • Pico Island
  • Quito Quito wraps around the eastern slopes of Pichincha Volcano
  • Sangay National Park
  • Shiretoko
  • Teide National Park
  • Tongariro National Park Mount Ruapehu
  • Volcanoes of Kamchatka