which two type of mountains that are formed by movement of magma
1 Volcanic mountains-Mountains that are caused by volcanic activity are called volcanic mountains. 2  There are two main types of volcanic mountains: volcanoes and dome mountains. 3  Volcanoes are formed when magma erupts all the way to the surface of the Earth. 4  The magma will harden on the Earth's surface, forming a mountain.
Another way that mountains are formed is when magma from beneath the Earthâs surface is pushed up, but doesnât actually crack through. This bulge of magma eventually cools and hardens into hard rock, like granite. The layers of softer rock above the magma erode away and youâre left with a large dome-shaped mountain.