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Is a composite volcano bigger than a shield volcano and a cinder volcano?
Composite volcanoes are bigger than cinder cone volcanoes, but not shield volcanoes. With the possible exception of the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest volcanoe on earth is Mauna Loa, a shild volcano that makes up most of the island of Hawaii. The largest known volcano anywhere is Olympus Mons, a shield volcano on Mars.
What are the kinds of cone volcanoes?
The two main types of cone volcanoes are stratovolcanoes and cinder cone volcanoes. Stratovolcanoes are large, steep-sided volcanoes composed of layers of lava flows, ash, and volcanic rocks. Cinder cone volcanoes are smaller, symmetrical volcanoes formed from pyroclastic material ejected during eruptions.
Volcanoes that form at hot spots from many non explosive eruptions?
It's a shield volcano. Curtesy of a quick google search [from geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk] Shield Volcanoes Eruptions are typically non-explosive. Shield volcanoes produce fast flowing fluid [lava] that can flow for many miles. Eruptions tend to be frequent but relatively gentle.
Which is a good example of a shield volcano?
Kilauea and Mauna Loa are both shield volcanos located in HawaiiAll the volcanoes on the Hawaii islands are shield volcanoes.Examples of shield volcanoes include Kilauea, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa in Hawaii, Isabela Island in the Galapagos, and Olympus Mons on Mars.
Is mauna kea mafic or felsic?
As a shield volcano, Mauna Kea erupts mafic lava.
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.
Is a composite volcano bigger than a shield volcano and a cinder volcano?
Composite volcanoes are bigger than cinder cone volcanoes, but not shield volcanoes. With the possible exception of the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest volcanoe on earth is Mauna Loa, a shild volcano that makes up most of the island of Hawaii. The largest known volcano anywhere is Olympus Mons, a shield volcano on Mars.
Is mt mouna loa a composite volcano?
No. Mauna Loa is a shield volcano.
What are the kinds of cone volcanoes?
The two main types of cone volcanoes are stratovolcanoes and cinder cone volcanoes. Stratovolcanoes are large, steep-sided volcanoes composed of layers of lava flows, ash, and volcanic rocks. Cinder cone volcanoes are smaller, symmetrical volcanoes formed from pyroclastic material ejected during eruptions.
What kind of volcano is mauna kea?
I think it is a shield volcano. Same with Mauna Loa
How are mauna kea and cinder cones connected?
post shield
What is the type of volcano that Kilauea is?
Mauna Kilauea is a shield volcano
What eruption type is a shield volcano?
Mauna Loa type of volcano
Volcanoes that form at hot spots from many non explosive eruptions?
It's a shield volcano. Curtesy of a quick google search [from geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk] Shield Volcanoes Eruptions are typically non-explosive. Shield volcanoes produce fast flowing fluid [lava] that can flow for many miles. Eruptions tend to be frequent but relatively gentle.
What type of volcano is Mauna Kea?
Mauna Kea is a shield volcano, which is a type of volcano with gentle sloping sides caused by basaltic lava flows. It is known as a dormant volcano, last erupting about 4,500 years ago.
Which is a good example of a shield volcano?
Kilauea and Mauna Loa are both shield volcanos located in HawaiiAll the volcanoes on the Hawaii islands are shield volcanoes.Examples of shield volcanoes include Kilauea, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa in Hawaii, Isabela Island in the Galapagos, and Olympus Mons on Mars.
Is mauna kea mafic or felsic?
As a shield volcano, Mauna Kea erupts mafic lava.
