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How are volcanic plateaus formed? Give examples.

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In some places, through tiny fissures and cracks on the earth's surface, lava pours out and covers those areas. These areas form layers of lava sheets. These areas are called volcanic plateaus. The Deccan Plateau (India) and the Snake Plateau (USA) are examples of volcanic plateaus.

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