A cinder cone volcanic eruption is typically active for only a short period of time because once the gas escapes, the driving force behind the eruption is removed unlike composite volcanoes which represent repetitive eruptions.

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A cinder cone volcano erupts for a short period of time because the gas escapes quickly and the driving force behind the eruption is removed. In contrast, composite volcanoes may have repetitive eruptions over a longer period of time.

A Cinder Cone Volcanic Eruption Is Typically Active for Only