The shield volcano is an impressive magmatic formation which is formed through specific magmatic material on the surface. These volcanoes are not as common as composite or stratovolcanoes, however have a more consistent and memorizing eruption pattern. This video discusses the magma characteristics which form shields and the processes that occur after formation.

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