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  • Shield Volcano vs. Cinder Cone: Understanding Volcanic Mountain Types
    That's incorrect. A volcanic mountain with gently sloping sides built almost entirely out of basalt lava flows is called a shield volcano.

    Here's why:

    * Shield Volcanoes: These volcanoes are characterized by their broad, gently sloping sides. They are formed by the eruption of highly fluid, basaltic lava that spreads out over a wide area. Examples include Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

    * Cinder Cones: These volcanoes are much smaller and have steep sides. They are formed by the accumulation of tephra (fragments of rock, ash, and volcanic bombs) ejected from a central vent. They tend to be short-lived and erupt explosively.

    Let me know if you have any more questions about volcanoes!

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