Flashcard sets with a 'shield volcano' term meaning 'a shield volcano covers a large area, is dome-shaped, and has gently sloping sides. the lava is dark, thin, and runny so it flows quietly from the vent. mauna loa in hawaii is an example of a shield volcano. mauna loa also is the largest volcano on earth. it makes up about 1/2 of the area of the island of hawaii.'

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1-2 of 2Flashcard sets with a 'shield volcano' term meaning 'a shield volcano covers a large area, is dome-shaped, and has gently sloping sides. the lava is dark, thin, and runny so it flows quietly from the vent. mauna loa in hawaii is an example of a shield volcano. mauna loa also is the largest volcano on earth. it makes up about 1/2 of the area of the island of hawaii.'
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1Volcanoesby mwalsh47 termsMarch 21, 2007
2Science: Inside Earth: Volcanoesby brandonbenedit6 termsJanuary 21, 2008
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