Type of volcano built from fluid lava flows. They are named for their large size and low profile, making it look like a warrior’s shield lying on the ground. They are not as common as composite cone volcanoes.
![Galapagos Places: An aerial view of the Fernandina shield volcano © Tom Simkin](https://www.discoveringgalapagos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/i2a2_fernandinashieldvolcano-300x198.jpg)
An aerial view of the Fernandina shield volcano © Tom Simkin
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