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Shield volcanoes are in the shape of a shield. Hence, the name shield volcano!
Shield volcanoes are tall and broad with flat rounded shapes. They have low slpes and almost always have large craters. Shield volcanoes form from eruptions of flowing lava. THe lava spreads out and builds up volcanoes with broad, gently, sloping sides. One example of a shield volcano is the Hawaiian Islands.
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What type of cone or shape does the Kilauea's volcano have?
Kilauea is a shield volcano.
Is Mt Stromboli a shield volcano or a stratovolcano?
Mt. Stromboli is a stratovolcano. It is known for its frequent and explosive eruptions, characterized by the ejection of ash, lava, and volcanic rocks. Its steep slopes and generally conical shape are typical of stratovolcanoes.
What is the shape of heimaey volcano?
It is a shield volcano, which means it has a wide base and a low cone.
Form where do you think the shield volcano got its name?
A shield volcano got its name from its shape. If you put a round shield from the medieval times on the ground, it would have a slightly rounded shape. A shield volcano has gentle slopes and base lava. The lava is runny and can travel a long way before cooling. Shield volcanos are normally less explosive than a Cone volcano. NatashaLouisex
Broad volcano with gently sloping sides?
A broad volcano with gently sloping sides describes a shield volcano. These types of volcanoes are characterized by their low, wide profile and are formed by the slow accumulation of fluid lava flows over time, which create a shield-like shape. This type of volcano tends to have non-explosive eruptions due to the low viscosity of the lava.
What shape of volcano is shield volcano?
A shield volcano is low and wide.
What is the shape of a volcano with low silica?
Shield Volcano
What type of cone or shape does the Kilauea's volcano have?
Kilauea is a shield volcano.
Is Mt Stromboli a shield volcano or a stratovolcano?
Mt. Stromboli is a stratovolcano. It is known for its frequent and explosive eruptions, characterized by the ejection of ash, lava, and volcanic rocks. Its steep slopes and generally conical shape are typical of stratovolcanoes.
Why is rangitoto a shield volcano?
because it has a dome shape
What is the shape of heimaey volcano?
It is a shield volcano, which means it has a wide base and a low cone.
Form where do you think the shield volcano got its name?
A shield volcano got its name from its shape. If you put a round shield from the medieval times on the ground, it would have a slightly rounded shape. A shield volcano has gentle slopes and base lava. The lava is runny and can travel a long way before cooling. Shield volcanos are normally less explosive than a Cone volcano. NatashaLouisex
Broad volcano with gently sloping sides?
A broad volcano with gently sloping sides describes a shield volcano. These types of volcanoes are characterized by their low, wide profile and are formed by the slow accumulation of fluid lava flows over time, which create a shield-like shape. This type of volcano tends to have non-explosive eruptions due to the low viscosity of the lava.
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.
General shape of a shield cone?
A shield volcano is a roundish, moundlike volcanic cone with very gentle slopes.
What is A type of volcano with broad and gentle slopes and built by the eruption of fluid basalt lave?
The type of volcano is the shield volcano. Shield volcanoes can be found in Hawai'i.
How does a volcano gets its shape?
Lava. When the lava comes out of the volcano, gravity pulls the lava down the cone of the volcano, and depending the the viscocity of the lava, it forms a 'cone' or 'shield' as it cools. Thinner lava forms a shield volcano; thicker lava forms a steeper cone shape.
