Find a term from the labs, understand the process behind it, and see how it appears in the landscape. Each entry connects an explanation with a real observation and a model you can explore.
Term
Shield volcano
A broad volcano with gentle slopes built mainly by fluid lava flows, commonly basaltic. Mauna Loa is a classic example.
What to look for
Hawaii from the ISS. The volcanic chain records Pacific plate motion relative to a long-lived hotspot; the youngest main island is at the southeast end.
