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Learn about the main characteristics of shield volcanoes and how the type of magma influences their shape. Explore the features of composite volcanoes and reasons for the hazardous Haiti earthquake. Homework and exam questions are included.
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Identify the main characteristics of shield volcanoes. (3 marks) Explain how the type of magma affects the shape that you have described. (2 marks) Describe the main features of composite volcanoes. (2 marks) 4. Study figure 1. Give two reasons for the Haiti earthquake being so hazardous. (4 marks) Homework Exam Questions The Haitian earthquake on 12th January 2010 devastated the country. Measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale its focus was only 8 km below the surface. Figure 1