Consider the following statements about Kilauea Volcano:
1. It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern region of Hawaii’s Big Island.
2. It is primarily composed of basalt, a highly fluid lava that produces broad, gently sloping volcanoes rather than steep ones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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Consider the following statements about Kilauea Volcano:
1. It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern region of Hawaii&rsquo;s Big Island.
2. It is primarily composed of basalt, a highly fluid lava that produces broad, gently sloping volcanoes rather than steep ones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Kilauea recently erupted again in Hawaii.

Statement 1 is correct: Kilauea is a shield volcano located on the southeastern part of Hawaii&rsquo;s Big Island. It&rsquo;s one of the most studied and active volcanoes in the world.

Statement 2 is correct: Shield volcanoes like Kilauea are formed almost exclusively from basaltic lava, which is low in viscosity. This allows the lava to flow easily and spread over large areas, creating broad, gently sloping landforms

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Consider the following statements about Kilauea Volcano: 1. It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern region of Hawaii’s Big Island. 2. It is primarily composed of basalt, a highly fluid lava that produces broad, gently sloping volcanoes rather than steep ones. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2