Shield volcanoes refer to ________

A Explosive lava eruptions
B Repeated lava flows
C Ejection of a wide range of pyroclastic materials
D Individual lava flows

Correct Answer: Repeated lava flows

Shield volcanoes are formed by lava flows of low viscosity - lava that flows easily. Consequently, a volcanic mountain having a broad profile is built up over time by flow after flow of relatively fluid basaltic lava issuing from vents or fissures on the surface of the volcano.
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