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What is the difference between shield and composite volcanoes?
Can you explain the difference between shield and composite volcanoes?
Yes, of course. Shield volcanoes are typically broad, gently sloping volcanoes with lava flows that can travel long distances. Composite volcanoes, also known as stratovolcanoes, are steeper and more symmetrical in shape, with explosive eruptions that can create ash clouds and pyroclastic flows.