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A sheild cone is volcano that is sorta flat and gently sloping up.

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What is the definition of a shield cone?

A shield cone is a type of volcanic cone that is formed from the eruption of low-viscosity lava, typically basaltic lava. It has gentle slopes and a broad, rounded shape, resembling a warrior's shield laid on the ground. Shield cones are typically associated with non-explosive eruptions and are common in areas of volcanic activity such as Hawaii.


What is a cone-shaped mountain that is built from layers of lava?

A cone shaped mountain that is built from layers of lava is called a volcano.However, that description does not quite fit any of the three accepted descriptions of the world's volcanoes.A dome shaped mountain built from layers of lavais called a 'shield volcano'.A cone shaped mountain built from layers of cinders (tephra) is called a 'cinder cone' or a 'cinder cone volcano'.A cone shaped mountain built from alternating layers of lava and cinders is called a 'composite 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.


What are the three types of volacanoes?

The three types of volcanoes are shield, cinder cone, and stratovolcano. Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and are formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava flows. Cinder cone volcanoes are steep-sided and are formed by the accumulation of loose pyroclastic material around a vent. Stratovolcanoes have a conical shape and are composed of alternating layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, and debris.


What are the 3 types of volcans?

Plinian, Strombolian and Hawaiian..:P