Shield Volcanoes
A shield volcano is a broad, domed volcano with gently sloping sides, characteristic of the eruption of fluid, basaltic lava. Shield volcanoes can grow to be very big. Unlike composite volcanoes which are tall and thin,
shield volcanoes are tall and broad, with flat, rounded shapes. Famous shield volcanoes include Mauna Loa, Kilauea, (two of the world's most
active volcanoes), and Olympus Mons of Mars.
shield volcanoes are tall and broad, with flat, rounded shapes. Famous shield volcanoes include Mauna Loa, Kilauea, (two of the world's most
active volcanoes), and Olympus Mons of Mars.