Characterized by gently sloping, shield-shaped volcanoes that are primarily associated with hotspots. They are a result of low-viscosity, basaltic lava that flows easily and travels long distances before hardening on the surface.
Characterized by gently sloping, shield-shaped volcanoes that are primarily associated with hotspots. They are a result of low-viscosity, basaltic lava that flows easily and travels long distances before hardening on the surface.