What happens when a shield volcano erupts?

Answer 1

Shield volcanoes are commonly fed by hotspots, which are upwelling's of magma, rather than by being located on a plate boundary. The movement of oceanic plates over the hotspots is believed to be the cause of the eruptions. Shield volcanoes often have nearly continuous eruptions.

Answer 2

When a shield volcano erupts, it typically produces lava flows that travel long distances due to their low viscosity. These eruptions are usually not explosive but can release gases and create lava fountains or lava lakes at the summit. The lava emitted tends to build up the shield volcano's gentle sloping profile over time.

Answer 3

When a shield volcano erupts, lower-viscosity lava will typically fountain or flow out of a vent and then flow downhill.

Answer 4

quiet explosions with a lava flow down the gently sloping sides

Answer 5

it works by blowing out lava