Volcanic shield
Meaning
Main growth stage of an island edifice, during which fluid basaltic lava flows build a gently sloping cone.
Reference source
Origen y evolución del volcanismo de las Islas Canarias
https://accedacris.ulpgc.es/bitstream/10553/948/2/1725.pdfRelated
References
Geology and volcanology of La Palma and El Hierro, Western CanariesGeología de las Islas Canarias. Construcción y evolución del paisajeThe Canary Islands topobathymetric relief map — Aspect of the sea bed and geologyOrigen y evolución del volcanismo de las Islas CanariasThe origin of the Canary Island Seamount Province — New ages of old seamounts