A dome is a conical geological feature that forms when viscous magma squeezes out of the narrow passages to form a mound. Domes have different forms, and their interiors are usually banded (Fig. 23).
Types of dome formation. A explosive dome, B volcanic pillar, C volcanic stele, D pyroclastic dome, E uplifting dome, F bell-shaped dome, G pressurised dome
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(2020). Dome Landscape. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_532
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