What are composite volcanoes and shield volcanoes?

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The text describes composite and shield volcanoes and their characteristics. It mentions that composite volcanoes are also known as stratovolcanoes because 'strato' means layers. This implies a request for information or clarification about these types of volcanoes.

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Shield volcanoes form large, gently sloped mounds from effusive eruptions.

Shield volcanoes form large, gently sloped mounds from effusive eruptions.

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Shield volcanoes form large, gently sloped mounds from effusive eruptions.

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Shield volcanoes are built from many layers of low-viscosity lava that can flow long distances. This results in their gentle slopes, typically less than 10 degrees.

Tips

Don't confuse the steep profiles of composite volcanoes with the shallow, broader profiles of shield volcanoes.

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