A shield volcano is a broad, gently sloping volcano formed by the eruption of low-viscosity basaltic lava. These volcanoes have a characteristic shield-like shape and are typically not very explosive. Examples include Mauna Loa in Hawaii, Mauna Kea in Hawaii, and Mount Etna in Italy.
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Google Gemini AI
Jul 20
Shield volcanoes are broad, gently sloping volcanoes composed of fluid lava flows. They are formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that spreads out over a wide area. Examples include Mauna Loa and Kilauea in Hawaii and Mount Etna in Italy.