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Hawaiian volcanoes are the examples of?
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Shield volcano
💡 Explanation:
Hawaiian volcanoes like Mauna Loa and Kilauea are classic examples of shield volcanoes, which are built almost entirely of fluid lava flows. These form broad, gently sloping domes shaped like a warrior's shield, unlike composite volcanoes (steep, layered) or the nonexistent terms 'broad' or 'core' volcanoes.