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What is the formation of shield volcanoes?

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Shield volcanoes form when a centralized vent produces low-viscosity flows over a long period of time (Walker, 2000). Most commonly they comprise basaltic lavas, but higher silica peralkaline lavas may also be present (Fig. 38).

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