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the wider flatter kind of volcano
Brice Lemke
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∙ 7y agoA shield volcano is a type of volcano that has been formed by lava flow. Shield volcanoes are large and wide with a low profile. The crater at the volcano is not far above sea level in comparison to a composite volcano. Most shield volcanoes are super-volcanoes.
A shield volcano is a volcano with shallow-sloping sides. Shield volcanoes are formed from fluid lava that can travel long distances across slight inclines, resulting in their relatively flat, broad profile. In contrast, steeply sloped stratovolcanoes better match the popular stereotype of a volcano.
Some of the largest volcanoes on Earth are shield volcanoes
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Broad volcano with gently sloping sides?
This is called a shield volcano and an example would be Hawaii.
What type of volcano is Haleakala in Hawaii?
The Hualalai volcano is a dormant, quiet erupting, shield volcano.
Is laki a shield volcano or a composite volcano?
a shield volcano
Is Mauna Loa volcano a shield volcano a composite volcano or a cinder cone volcano?
I believe that the volcanoes on Hawaii or shield volcanoes. For sure, I know Mauna Loa is a shield volcano.
What is A type of volcano with broad and gentle slopes and built by the eruption of fluid basalt lave?
The type of volcano is the shield volcano. Shield volcanoes can be found in Hawai'i.
Broad volcano with gently sloping sides?
This is called a shield volcano and an example would be Hawaii.
What type of volcano is Haleakala in Hawaii?
The Hualalai volcano is a dormant, quiet erupting, shield volcano.
Is laki a shield volcano or a composite volcano?
a shield volcano
Is Mauna Loa volcano a shield volcano a composite volcano or a cinder cone volcano?
I believe that the volcanoes on Hawaii or shield volcanoes. For sure, I know Mauna Loa is a shield volcano.
What is A type of volcano with broad and gentle slopes and built by the eruption of fluid basalt lave?
The type of volcano is the shield volcano. Shield volcanoes can be found in Hawai'i.
What shape of volcano is shield volcano?
A shield volcano is low and wide.
A very broad volcano with gentle slopes?
If you're doing the volcano crossword it's a shield volcano. :]
What types of volcanoes be found in the Hawaii islands?
An underwater volcano. The volcano that made Hawaii was a shield volcano.
Why is eyjafjallajokull a shield volcanoe?
The case in question: eyjafjallajokull is a glacier. It is on a volcano, which is a shield volcano. A shield volcano has gentle sides. This defines a shield volcano. I hope this answers your question.
Is kilauea a shield volcano?
Yes....an active shield volcano.(:
Is Mt Stromboli a shield volcano or a stratovolcano?
Shield Volcano.
Is Santorini a shield volcano?
Yes, Santorini is a shield volcano.
