The term for a volcano that is many times wider than it is high, with lava that is thinner and flows more easily, is a shield volcano. These types of volcanoes typically have gentle slopes and are formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can travel long distances.
What is the term for a volcano that is many times wider than it is high, with lava that is thinner and flows more easily?
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Shield volcano
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Stratovolcano
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Submarine volcano
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Cryptovolcano
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