Which of the following statements with reference to stratovolcanoes is/are correct? 1. Stratovolcanoes are tall, steep cones built of layers of felsic lava and volcanic ash. 2. They can erupt explosively as felsic lavas from stratovolcanoes hold large amounts of gas under high pressure. Select the answer using the code given below.
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