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Shield Volcanoes are large, broad volcanoes with gentle slopes. They are formed by lava that flows easily and spreads out over a wide area, creating a shield-like shape.

Shield Volcanoes Shield Volcanoes are large, broad volcanoes with gentle slopes. They are formed by lava that flows easily and spreads out over a wide area, creating a shield-like shape.

But shield volcanoes slope up gently. The shape is like a warrior’s shield lying on the ground. The volcanoes that make the islands of Hawai’i are also shield volcanoes.

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