shield volcano

ʃiːld vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ

Definition

Definition of shield volcano - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geology

TECH.

type of volcano with broad, gentle slopes formed by fluid lava flows

TECH.

The Mauna Loa in Hawaii is an example of a shield volcano..
Scientists studied the shield volcano's lava flow patterns.
A shield volcano can cover a large area with its lava.

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type of volcano with broad, gentle slopes formed by fluid lava flows

Expressions with shield

human shield

people used to divert attention from accusations

The politician used his staff as a human shield.

lower one's shield

become less defensive or guarded

After a while, he began to lower his shield and open up.

behind the shield

adv.

in a position of defense or safety

The soldiers stayed behind the shield during the attack.

safety shield

protective barrier or cover that blocks danger from reaching people

The machine must not run unless the safety shield is closed.

face shield

protective cover worn on face to block hazards

Wear a face shield when working with chemicals.

shield from criticism

protect someone from negative comments or judgments

The manager tried to shield the team from criticism after the loss.

Expressions with volcano

active volcano

volcano currently erupting or showing signs of erupting soon

The smoke from the active volcano could be seen miles away.

extinct volcano

volcanic mountain no longer expected to erupt again

The hikers climbed the extinct volcano for a better view of the valley.

dormant volcano

volcano not currently erupting but can erupt again

The scientists studied the dormant volcano for signs of activity.

mud volcano

geological formation that emits mud and gases from underground

The mud volcano erupted, covering the area with wet earth.

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French:volcan bouclier, ...
German:Schildvulkan, ...
Italian:vulcano a scudo, ...
Spanish:volcán en escudo, ...
Portuguese:vulcão em escudo, ...
Chinese:盾状火山, ...
Japanese:盾状火山, ...
Arabic:بركان درعي, ...
Hebrew:הַר גַּעַשׁ מָגֵן, ...
Russian:щитовой вулкан, ...
Ukrainian:щитоподібний вулкан, ...
Hindi:ढाल ज्वालामुखी, ...
Bengali:ঢাল আগ্নেয়গিরি, ...
Catalan:volcà en escut, ...
Czech:štítová sopka, ...
Danish:skjoldvulkan, ...
Dutch:schildvulkaan, ...
Greek:ηφαίστειο ασπίδα, ...
Hungarian:pajzsvulkán, ...
Khmer:ភ្នំភ្លើងរាងខែល, ...
Korean:순상 화산, ...
Persian:آتشفشان سپری, ...
Polish:wulkan tarczowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):vulcão em escudo, ...
Romanian:vulcan scut, ...
Swedish:sköldvulkan, ...
Thai:ภูเขาไฟรูปโล่, ...
Turkish:kalkan volkanı, ...
Vietnamese:núi lửa hình khiên, ...

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