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What type of volcano forms mostly near hotspots?

1. Shield
2. Composite
3. Cinder Cone

User Desphilboy
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Answer:

shield volcanoes

Step-by-step explanation:

As hotspot material rises, the pressure drops so the hotspot begins to melt producing magma .

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Answer:

Ash released from shield volcanoes often builds up around the vent forming a steep, round hill known as a cinder cone. A lava tube may also form, beneath the surface of the ground, when low.

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