What are the different types of volcanoes on the basis on the frequency of eruption?
Volcanoes can be divided into three categories on the basis of their frequency of eruptions. They are:
a. Active Volcanoes: Examples : Mount Etna in Italy and Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
b. Dormant Volcanoes: Examples : Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fuji in Japan.
c. Extinct Volcanoes: Example: Mt. Kenya in Africa and Mt. Aconcagua in South America.