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9 February, 20:35

What properties of the source magma lead to the formation of a shield volcano?

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  1. 9 February, 22:28
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    Answer: Shield volcanoes are formed by lava flows of low viscosity - lava that flows easily. Consequently, a volcanic mountain having a broad profile is built up over time by flow after flow of relatively fluid basaltic lava issuing from vents or fissures on the surface of the volcano.
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