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Not at plate boundaries but instead form over hot spots.
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Shield volcanoes typically occur along tectonic plate boundaries, such as mid-ocean ridges or hot spots on oceanic crust. They are characterized by their broad, gently sloping profile and are formed by thin, runny lava flows that travel long distances before cooling and solidifying. Examples of shield volcanoes include Mauna Loa in Hawaii and Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull.
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∙ 13y agoThey occur over hot spots
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How tall is a shield volcanos?
about 89 meters
What is the name of the shield volcano?
One of the names of shield volcanos is Mauna Loa and Prestahunkur.
Where are volcanos mostly to occur?
Hawii
How do you classify volcanic rocks?
Volcanic rocks can be classified based on their mineral composition, texture, and formation process. Common classifications include basalt, andesite, rhyolite, and obsidian. These rocks can also be further categorized as extrusive igneous rocks, formed from magma that erupted onto the Earth's surface.
Name 3 different kinds of volcanos?
1.Stratovolcano (most common) 2. Shield (least common) 3. Cindercone
What is the formation of shield volcanos?
Shield volcanoes are from by divergent boundary's.
How tall is a shield volcanos?
about 89 meters
What is the name of the shield volcano?
One of the names of shield volcanos is Mauna Loa and Prestahunkur.
What are shield volcanos made of?
Shield volcanoes are composed mostly of layers of basaltic lava flows.
Where are volcanos mostly to occur?
Hawii
What are the shapes and features of shield volcanos?
layers apounlayers of cooled lava
Do volcanos also occur where plates meet?
Yes. That is where most volcanoes occur.
What is 4 types of volcanos?
Actually, there are three types: composite, cinder cone, and shield.
What is the term for large volcanos gradually built from basaltic lava flow?
shield volcanoes
Where do volcanos occur?
They occur in many places. Like Hawaii They can occur in any place were the tectonic plates move.
How do you classify volcanic rocks?
Volcanic rocks can be classified based on their mineral composition, texture, and formation process. Common classifications include basalt, andesite, rhyolite, and obsidian. These rocks can also be further categorized as extrusive igneous rocks, formed from magma that erupted onto the Earth's surface.
What is the smallest type of volcano shield composite or cinder cone?
In general, cinder cone volcanos are the smallest.
