Shallow-sloped shield volcanoes are made from lava that

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Shallow-sloped shield volcanoes are formed by lava with a medium viscosity, which means that it is not as runny as water, but not as thick and sticky as honey. This type of lava can flow long distances before forming a volcano with a broad, gentle slope. High viscosity lava would not produce a shield volcano, while low viscosity lava would result in a steep-sided volcano such as a stratovolcano.

Shallow-Sloped Shield Volcanoes Are Made from Lava That