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Which of the following is greater?


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Shield Volcano

A type of volcano with gently sloping sides formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow long distances.

Composite Volcano

A type of volcano characterized by eruptions that have both explosive and effusive segments, often creating steep profiles with layered structures resulting from alternating lava flows, ash, and other volcanic debris.

Caldera

A caldera is a large, depression-like feature that forms following the eruption and collapse of a volcano, often containing a lake or new volcanic vents.

Gas Bubbles

Pockets of gas trapped within solid substances, including erupting lava, which can expand and rise due to lower density compared to the surrounding material.

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