Individual lava flows are normally only a few feet thick, but over a long period of time, repeated flows may build up a volcano. Such volcanoes are termed as :
Shield volcano
Composite volcano
Strato-volcano
Cinder-cone volcano
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2022
The description “Individual lava flows are normally only a few feet thick, but over a long period of time, repeated flows may build up a volcano” and the implied shape resulting from such flows points to a shield volcano. Shield volcanoes are formed by effusive eruptions of low-viscosity basaltic lava that spreads out thinly and widely, building a broad, gently sloping cone resembling a warrior’s shield.