Composite volcanoes typically have higher viscosity lava compared to shield volcanoes, resulting in more explosive eruptions. The high silica content in the magma of composite volcanoes contributes to this higher viscosity. However, the exact viscosity of the lava can vary depending on specific factors such as temperature and gas content.
Hawaiian volcanoes are typically low in viscosity, meaning they have a relatively fluid lava composition compared to other types of volcanoes. This low viscosity allows the lava to flow more easily, resulting in gentle eruptions characterized by flowing lava streams rather than explosive eruptions.
known as shield volcanoes. They are characterized by their gentle sloping sides and broad, flattened profiles. These volcanoes are formed by quiet eruptions of low-viscosity lava that travels long distances before solidifying, creating a shield-like shape.
Large explosive eruptions are generally characteristic of stratovolcanoes.
No, shield volcanoes are a specific type of volcano characterized by their broad, gentle slopes and low viscosity lava flows. "Volcano" is a general term that refers to any landform where volcanic activity occurs, encompassing a variety of volcano types such as shield, composite, and cinder cone volcanoes.
No, shield volcanoes have low viscosity lava due to their composition of basaltic magma, which has low silica content. This low viscosity allows the lava to flow easily and spread out over a wide area, resulting in the gentle, sloping shape characteristic of shield volcanoes.
Composite volcanoes typically have higher viscosity lava compared to shield volcanoes, resulting in more explosive eruptions. The high silica content in the magma of composite volcanoes contributes to this higher viscosity. However, the exact viscosity of the lava can vary depending on specific factors such as temperature and gas content.
Hawaiian volcanoes are typically low in viscosity, meaning they have a relatively fluid lava composition compared to other types of volcanoes. This low viscosity allows the lava to flow more easily, resulting in gentle eruptions characterized by flowing lava streams rather than explosive eruptions.
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Volcanoes with more viscosity are more explosive.
They produce basaltic lava.
A cinder cone has basaltic lava, which has a fairly low viscosity.
known as shield volcanoes. They are characterized by their gentle sloping sides and broad, flattened profiles. These volcanoes are formed by quiet eruptions of low-viscosity lava that travels long distances before solidifying, creating a shield-like shape.
Large explosive eruptions are generally characteristic of stratovolcanoes.
The source is not as important as the gas content and viscosity. For example, Kilauea in Hawaii doesn't erupt very explosively; it is just a fire fountain. The more explosive volcanoes are those with a blocked magma chamber that builds pressure under a solid surface. Hotspot volcanoes tend to be less explosive because most are on the seafloor.
No, shield volcanoes are a specific type of volcano characterized by their broad, gentle slopes and low viscosity lava flows. "Volcano" is a general term that refers to any landform where volcanic activity occurs, encompassing a variety of volcano types such as shield, composite, and cinder cone volcanoes.
No they do not erupt more explosively. It depends on its gas and its viscosity. Kilauea in Hawaii does not erupt more explosive.