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shield volcano [′shēld väl‚kā·nō] (geology) A broad, low volcano shaped like a flattened dome and built of basaltic lava. Also known as basaltic dome; lava dome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Non-explosive shield volcano eruptions rarely result in human deaths but lava flows, the most common type of volcanic hazard (e. It sits in the Modoc National Forest in northeast California on the cratered edge of the largest shield volcano in the United States. |
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