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  • Shield Volcanoes: Understanding Fluid Basaltic Lava Eruptions
    The type of volcano that produces fluid basaltic lava is called a shield volcano.

    Here's why:

    * Basaltic lava is very fluid due to its low silica content, allowing it to flow easily and spread over large areas.

    * Shield volcanoes are characterized by their broad, gently sloping shape. This shape is a direct result of the repeated eruptions of fluid basaltic lava, which flows outwards in all directions, gradually building up the volcano.

    Some examples of shield volcanoes include:

    * Mauna Loa (Hawaii)

    * Kilauea (Hawaii)

    * Mount Etna (Italy)

    * Olympus Mons (Mars)

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