Question

Which of these is a feature of most shield volcan
Thick lava violent eruptions steep sides or broad base

Answer 1

The feature of most shield volcanoes is a **broad base**. Shield volcanoes are characterized by their gentle slopes and wide, broad shape, formed by the relatively low-viscosity basaltic lava that can flow over great distances. They typically have less violent eruptions compared to other types of volcanoes, such as stratovolcanoes, which have steeper sides and more explosive characteristics.