Volcanoes are formed through a variety of geological settings, with different types of volcanoes forming in different types of settings. The most common type of setting for volcanoes is on the boundaries of tectonic plates, where the Earth’s crust is being pulled apart or pushed together. Other settings where volcanoes can form include within the Earth’s mantle, within hot spots, and along rift zones.
The most common type of setting for volcanoes is at the boundaries of tectonic plates, where …