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The Ranfurly Shield, which was first competed for in 1904, was donated by and named after the Earl of Ranfurly who was the Governor General of New Zealand at the time. It is informally known as the 'Log of Wood' and is played for by teams in the New Zealand provincial Rugby competition. To win the shield a team must beat the holder of the shield at the holder's home ground. The current holder is Southland who beat Canterbury in Canterbury during the 2009 season.
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Why are shield volcanoes named shield volcanoes?
Because if you look at them from above, they look like a warrior's shield.
What are facts about shield volcanoes?
Shield volcanoes were named by Mary Dyre of Boston in 1890. After seeing an explosive eruption wipe out her village, she trekked up the mountain and realized that its shape was like that of a shield. Then, a crazed Indian leaped out of a bush and pushed her down into the crater, where there was still a remainder of hot, bubbling lava.Shield volcanoes were named after Mary Dyre of Boston in1890.
What is a good example of a shield volcano?
Shield volcanoes, so named for their broad, shield-like profiles, are formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow a great distance from a vent. They generally do not explode catastrophically. Since low-viscosity magma is typically low in silica, shield volcanoes are more common in oceanic than continental settings. The Hawaiian volcanic chain is a series of shield cones, and they are common in Iceland, as well.
What are the volcano which is classified in shield volcanoes?
A shield volcano is a type of volcano usually built almost entirely of fluid lava flows. They are named for their large size and low profile, resembling a warrior's shield. This is caused by the highly fluid lava they erupt, which travels farther than lava erupted from more explosive volcanoes. This results in the steady accumulation of broad sheets of lava, building up the shield volcano's distinctive form. Shield volcanoes contain low viscosity magma giving it flowing mafic lava.
Who was the Laurentian Divide named after?
Laurentia lends it's name to the Laurentian Divide. Laurentia is part of the continental crust that forms North America. The Laurentian Divide is a fault line that disects Laurentia. Laurentia is named after the Laurentian Shield.
What sport does the Ranfurly Shield represent?
It represents rugby.
This shield beginning with r is given to the winning team in a popular sport?
Ranfurly Shield - New Zealand Rugby Union
What year did Otago last hold the ranfurly shield?
1957. They defeated Wellington on August 24 and lost to Taranaki on September 28.
What has the author Hermione Ranfurly Ranfurly written?
Hermione Ranfurly Ranfurly has written: 'To war with Whitaker' -- subject(s): British Personal narratives, Women, World War, 1939-1945
Why are shield volcanoes named shield volcanoes?
Because if you look at them from above, they look like a warrior's shield.
What is a town in NZ South Island starting with R?
Ranfurly and Rangiora meet your needs.
When was Dennis Dowling born?
Dennis Dowling was born on June 14, 1910, in Ranfurly, New Zealand.
What was Athena's main weapon?
A spear and a shield named Aeigus
What silver maker had a mark with a FS in a shield a crown and a knight?
it was a company named fifth ave.
What are facts about shield volcanoes?
Shield volcanoes were named by Mary Dyre of Boston in 1890. After seeing an explosive eruption wipe out her village, she trekked up the mountain and realized that its shape was like that of a shield. Then, a crazed Indian leaped out of a bush and pushed her down into the crater, where there was still a remainder of hot, bubbling lava.Shield volcanoes were named after Mary Dyre of Boston in1890.
What insect smells offensively when harmed?
The well named Stink bug aslo known as the Shield bug
The Central Otago Rail Trail goes from Middlemarch to where?
Clyde by way of Hyde, Kokonga, Waipiata, Ranfurly, Wedderburn, Oturehua, Lauder, Omakau, Galloway, Alexandra.
