Shield and Composite Volcanoes Flashcards
1
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Name features of shield volcanoes.
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Shield shaped. Flat. Less viscous lava. More lava when erupted. Less ash. Less steep.
2
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Name features of composite volcanoes.
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Steep slope. More viscous lava. More ash. Less lava when erupted. Has a round crater. Layers of ash and lava. Explosive volcano.