Basaltic magma allows dissolved gases to bubble upward and escape
Hawaii has shield volcanoes, which are broad, gently sloping volcanoes characterized by eruptions of relatively fluid lava that creates a wide base. These volcanoes are formed by repeated eruptions of low viscosity basaltic magma.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is known for having basaltic rocks, including basaltic lava flows, cinders, and ash. These rocks are primarily formed from the eruptions of the shield volcanoes in the park, such as Mauna Loa and Kilauea.
Massive gently sloping volcanoes built of successive basaltic lava flows are called shield volcanoes. Examples of shield volcanoes include Mauna Loa in Hawaii and Mount Etna in Italy. These volcanoes are characterized by their broad, low-profile shape and the relatively peaceful eruptions of fluid lava.
Basaltic magmas are associated with fissure eruptions creating lava flows spilling out from cracks in the crust. This is because basaltic magmas are more viscous and contain a lower concentration of gases than rhyolitic magma and therefore are unable to build up sufficient pressure to produce explosive eruptions.
shield volcanoes
Hawaii has shield volcanoes, which are broad, gently sloping volcanoes characterized by eruptions of relatively fluid lava that creates a wide base. These volcanoes are formed by repeated eruptions of low viscosity basaltic magma.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is known for having basaltic rocks, including basaltic lava flows, cinders, and ash. These rocks are primarily formed from the eruptions of the shield volcanoes in the park, such as Mauna Loa and Kilauea.
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Massive gently sloping volcanoes built of successive basaltic lava flows are called shield volcanoes. Examples of shield volcanoes include Mauna Loa in Hawaii and Mount Etna in Italy. These volcanoes are characterized by their broad, low-profile shape and the relatively peaceful eruptions of fluid lava.
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Basaltic magmas are associated with fissure eruptions creating lava flows spilling out from cracks in the crust. This is because basaltic magmas are more viscous and contain a lower concentration of gases than rhyolitic magma and therefore are unable to build up sufficient pressure to produce explosive eruptions.
shield volcanoes
Basalt volcanoes are referred to as shield volcanoes. Volcanoes of this type include Mauna Loa and Kilauea, both in Hawaii.
The volcanoes in Hawaii erupt basaltic lava, which is relatively runny and has a low gas content. As a result the volcanoes usually produce effusive eruptions; fountain or oozing lava but rarely producing explosions. After emerging the lava travels along as fairly slow-moving lava flows. These flows can be destructive, but are easy to escape.
they create new land. For example Hawaii. The eruptions can cause tsunamis
Some volcanoes known for having only nonexplosive eruptions include Kilauea in Hawaii and Piton de la Fournaise in Reunion Island. These eruptions typically involve the lava flowing steadily rather than explosive ash clouds.