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Not necessarily. Shield volcanoes are volcanoes, but not all volcanoes are shield volcanoes.

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What 2 types of volcanoes are there?

There are three. From smallest to largest, they are: Cinder Cones, Composite Volcanoes (also called Strata Volcanoes), and then Shield Volcanoes.


Why are shield volcanoes named shield volcanoes?

Because if you look at them from above, they look like a warrior's shield.


Are shield volcanoes tall?

No. Compared to composite and cinder cone volcanoes, shield volcanoes are very short. Mauna Loa in Hawaii is a shield volcano.


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Is the shield volcano the smallest?

No. Shield volcanoes are quite large. Cinder cones are the smallest volcanoes.


Are shield volcanoes hot spots?

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How are shield volcanoes and cinder cone volcanoes somewhat same?

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What type of volcanoes are the hawaiianislands?

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