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Let’s solve this step by step.

We have three types of volcanoes to match: Paricutin, Mount Saint Helens, and Kilauea.

Each has a description, location, example volcano, and extra facts. We need to sort the information correctly under each type.

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First, let’s look at the descriptions:

1. “These volcanoes are named after their shape. They erupt relatively quietly. Very runny lava comes out of the vent. The runny lava travels further than that from other volcanoes, which makes a wider base for the volcano.”
→ This sounds like a shield volcano — wide base, quiet eruptions, runny lava.
Looking at the examples given later: Mauna Loa is called “The largest active volcano on Earth” and is in Hawaii — that’s a shield volcano. Also, Kilauea is in Mexico? Wait — no, Kilauea is actually in Hawaii too! But here it says “Mexico” under one column… Hmm, maybe there’s a mix-up we need to fix.

Wait — let’s read all columns carefully.

Actually, looking again:

There are three columns with mixed info. Let’s label them Column A, B, C for now.

Column A:
- Description: named after shape, quiet eruption, runny lava → Shield Volcano
- Name: Paricutin ← but Paricutin is NOT a shield volcano — it’s a cinder cone!
- Location: Washington State, USA ← that’s Mount St. Helens’ location
- Example: Mount Fuji ← that’s a stratovolcano
- Extra: Largest active volcano on Earth → that’s Mauna Loa (shield)
- Another name: Mount Vesuvius ← stratovolcano
- Location: Galapagos ← not matching
- Erupted in 79 AD → Vesuvius
- Fernandina ← Galapagos shield volcano?
- Oregon, USA → Newberry? Not sure
- Rose 230 meters above lake → Paricutin did that!

This is messy. Let’s try matching based on known facts.

Known facts:

✔ Shield Volcanoes:
- Gentle slopes, built by fluid lava flows
- Quiet eruptions
- Examples: Mauna Loa, Kilauea (both in Hawaii), Fernandina (Galapagos)
- Mauna Loa = largest active volcano on Earth
- Kilauea has been erupting since 1983

✔ Stratovolcanoes (Composite):
- Steep, conical, built from layers of lava, ash, rock
- Explosive eruptions
- Examples: Mount Fuji, Mount Saint Helens, Mount Vesuvius
- Mount Saint Helens erupted in 1980
- Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD

✔ Cinder Cone Volcanoes:
- Small, steep-sided, made of pyroclastic material
- Often form on sides of larger volcanoes
- Bowl-shaped crater
- Example: Paricutin (Mexico) — grew 450m in first year
- Pu’u ‘O’o is a cinder cone on Kilauea (Hawaii)

Now let’s reassign the info correctly.

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Let’s build each type properly.

1. Shield Volcano

Description: “Built from layers of pyroclastic material...” — NO, that’s wrong for shield. That’s for cinder cones or stratovolcanoes.

Wait — the correct description for shield should be: “They erupt relatively quietly. Very runny lava... wider base”

So let’s take that description → assign to Shield.

Examples: Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Fernandina

Locations: Hawaii, Galapagos

Facts:
- Mauna Loa = largest active volcano on Earth
- Kilauea = erupted since 1983
- Fernandina = in Galapagos

But in the table, under “Paricutin” column, it says “In 1980, a huge eruption blew away a large section...” — that’s Mount St. Helens!

Under “Mount Saint Helens” column: “The most common type... small volcanoes... bowl-shaped crater” — that’s cinder cone!

Under “Kilauea” column: “Named after their shape... runny lava...” — that’s shield!

Ah! So the names at the bottom are misassigned. We need to swap them.

Let’s reorganize:

Take the description: “Named after their shape... runny lava... wider base” → that’s Shield → should go with Mauna Loa, Kilauea, etc.

But in the table, that description is under “Paricutin” — which is wrong.

Similarly, “Built from layers of pyroclastic material...” → that’s Cinder Cone → should go with Paricutin.

“The most common type... small... bowl-shaped crater” → also Cinder Cone? Or Stratovolcano?

Wait — “most common type in the world” — actually, cinder cones are the most common type of volcano.

And “small volcanoes”, “bowl-shaped crater” — yes, cinder cones.

But then “built from layers of pyroclastic material” — that could be either cinder cone or stratovolcano.

Stratovolcanoes are built from alternating layers of lava and ash.

Cinder cones are built mostly from pyroclastics (ash, cinders).

So let’s use locations and examples to help.

Let’s list what belongs where:

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## Correct Matching:

Shield Volcano

- Description: “These volcanoes are named after their shape. They erupt relatively quietly. Very runny lava comes out of the vent. The runny lava travels further than that from other volcanoes, which makes a wider base for the volcano.”
- Example: Mauna Loa (largest active volcano on Earth), Kilauea (erupted since 1983), Fernandina (Galapagos)
- Locations: Hawaii, Galapagos
- Fact: Mauna Loa is in Hawaii; Kilauea is also in Hawaii; Fernandina in Galapagos

In the table, this description is currently under “Paricutin” — so we move it to Shield.

Also, “Mauna Loa” and “Kilauea” are listed under different columns — we need to group them under Shield.

“Fernandina” is under “Mount Saint Helens” column — move to Shield.

“Oregon, USA” — probably Newberry Volcano (shield) — but not sure. Maybe ignore if not clear.

“Rose 230 meters above surface of lake” — that’s Paricutin? No — Paricutin rose in a cornfield. Actually, Paricutin rose about 450 meters. The 230 meters might be something else — perhaps not critical.

Wait — under “Kilauea” column: “It stands at 3776 metres tall and has shrines and temples on it” — that’s Mount Fuji! Which is a stratovolcano.

So clearly, the columns are scrambled.

Let’s rebuild from scratch using standard knowledge.

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## Final Correct Grouping:

1. Shield Volcano

- Description: Quiet eruptions, runny lava, wide base
- Examples: Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Fernandina
- Locations: Hawaii, Galapagos
- Facts:
- Mauna Loa: largest active volcano on Earth
- Kilauea: erupted since 1983
- Fernandina: in Galapagos

2. Stratovolcano (Composite)

- Description: Built from layers of lava, pumice, volcanic ash; steep cones; destructive eruptions
- Examples: Mount Saint Helens, Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius
- Locations: Washington State (St. Helens), Japan (Fuji), Italy (Vesuvius)
- Facts:
- Mount Saint Helens: 1980 eruption blew off top
- Mount Fuji: 3776 m tall, has shrines
- Vesuvius: erupted 79 AD, buried Pompeii

3. Cinder Cone Volcano

- Description: Most common type; small; bowl-shaped crater; made of pyroclastic material; often on side of larger volcano
- Examples: Paricutin, Pu’u ‘O’o, Wizard Island
- Locations: Mexico (Paricutin), Hawaii (Pu’u ‘O’o), Crater Lake, Oregon (Wizard Island)
- Facts:
- Paricutin: grew 450 m in first year, witnessed creation
- Pu’u ‘O’o: part of Kilauea
- Wizard Island: in Crater Lake, formed ~6800 years ago? Table says “produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800” — wait, that doesn’t fit. Wizard Island is ancient. Maybe error.

Wait — under “Kilauea” column: “Produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800” — that might refer to Kilauea itself, which is very active.

But Kilauea is a shield volcano, though it has cinder cones on it like Pu’u ‘O’o.

This is tricky.

Perhaps the table intends:

- One column is for Shield (with Mauna Loa, Kilauea)
- One for Stratovolcano (St. Helens, Fuji, Vesuvius)
- One for Cinder Cone (Paricutin, Pu’u ‘O’o, Wizard Island)

And the descriptions are mismatched in the original table.

So to solve the task, we need to cut out the info and stick it under the correct blank table.

Since the user hasn't provided the blank table, I assume we just need to sort the info into three groups.

Let me compile the correct groups.

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## ✔ Sorted Information:

🔵 Shield Volcanoes

- Description: These volcanoes are named after their shape. They erupt relatively quietly. Very runny lava comes out of the vent. The runny lava travels further than that from other volcanoes, which makes a wider base for the volcano.
- Examples: Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Fernandina
- Locations: Hawaii, Galapagos
- Facts:
- Mauna Loa: The largest active volcano on Earth
- Kilauea: Erupted for 35 years from 1983 onwards
- Fernandina: In Galapagos

(Note: "Kilauea" is listed under Mexico in original — that's wrong; it's in Hawaii. Similarly, "Mauna Loa" is under Hawaii — correct.)

🔴 Stratovolcanoes (Composite)

- Description: Built from layers of pyroclastic material from inside the volcano, including lava, pumice, and volcanic ash. The layers build on top of each other with each eruption. These volcanoes form as steep cones, rather than rounded shapes. The most destructive eruptions often occur with this type of volcano.
- Examples: Mount Saint Helens, Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius
- Locations: Washington State, USA; Japan; Italy
- Facts:
- Mount Saint Helens: In 1980, a huge eruption blew away a large section of this volcano...
- Mount Fuji: It stands at 3776 metres tall and has shrines and temples on it...
- Mount Vesuvius: Erupted in 79AD, completely covering two cities with ash and lava.

🟠 Cinder Cone Volcanoes

- Description: The most common type of volcano in the world. They can sometimes form on the side of other volcanoes around a vent. They are small volcanoes. They usually have a bowl-shaped crater at the top. They are made of pyroclastic material which has come from inside the volcano during eruptions.
- Examples: Paricutin, Pu’u ‘O’o, Wizard Island
- Locations: Mexico; Hawaii; Oregon, USA (Crater Lake)
- Facts:
- Paricutin: In 1943, a farmer witnessed the creation of this volcano in his field. It grew to 450 metres in height in the first year.
- Pu’u ‘O’o: Part of Kilauea (Hawaii)
- Wizard Island: Produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800 — wait, this might be incorrect. Wizard Island is old. Perhaps it's referring to another volcano? Or maybe it's a mistake. Alternatively, "Rose 230 metres above the surface of the lake where it formed" — that fits Wizard Island in Crater Lake.

Actually, upon checking: Wizard Island is a cinder cone in Crater Lake, Oregon. It rose about 230 meters above the lake surface. And it's not particularly active recently — so "50 eruptions since 1800" might be wrong. Perhaps that fact belongs to Kilauea.

To resolve:

Let’s assign:

- “Rose 230 metres above the surface of the lake where it formed.” → Wizard Island (cinder cone in Crater Lake)
- “Produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800.” → Likely Kilauea (but Kilauea is shield). However, Pu’u ‘O’o is a cinder cone on Kilauea and has had many eruptions.

Given the confusion, perhaps for school level, we go with:

Cinder Cone:
- Paricutin: Mexico, grew 450m in first year
- Pu’u ‘O’o: Hawaii, part of Kilauea
- Wizard Island: Oregon, rose 230m above lake

And the "50 eruptions" might be misplaced — perhaps it's for Kilauea, but since Kilauea is shield, we'll leave it under shield if needed.

But in the original table, under "Kilauea" column: "Produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800" — and Kilauea is indeed very active, so that fact should stay with Kilauea, even though Kilauea is primarily a shield volcano with cinder cones on it.

For simplicity in sorting, let's keep the facts with the main volcano type.

Final decision:

## 📋 Correctly Sorted Groups:

Shield Volcano

- Description: Named after shape, quiet, runny lava, wide base
- Examples: Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Fernandina
- Locations: Hawaii, Galapagos
- Facts:
- Mauna Loa: Largest active volcano on Earth
- Kilauea: Erupted since 1983; produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800 (if we attribute that to Kilauea)
- Fernandina: In Galapagos

Stratovolcano

- Description: Layers of pyroclastic material, steep cones, destructive
- Examples: Mount Saint Helens, Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius
- Locations: Washington State, Japan, Italy
- Facts:
- Mount Saint Helens: 1980 eruption blew off top
- Mount Fuji: 3776 m tall, has shrines
- Mount Vesuvius: 79 AD eruption, buried cities

Cinder Cone

- Description: Most common, small, bowl-shaped, pyroclastic material
- Examples: Paricutin, Pu’u ‘O’o, Wizard Island
- Locations: Mexico, Hawaii, Oregon
- Facts:
- Paricutin: Grew 450m in first year, witnessed by farmer
- Pu’u ‘O’o: On Kilauea
- Wizard Island: Rose 230m above lake surface

Note: "Produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800" — this is likely for Kilauea (shield), so we put it under Shield.

"Rose 230 metres..." — for Wizard Island (cinder cone)

"In 1980, huge eruption..." — Mount Saint Helens (stratovolcano)

"Erupted in 79AD..." — Vesuvius (stratovolcano)

"It stands at 3776 metres..." — Mount Fuji (stratovolcano)

"The largest active volcano..." — Mauna Loa (shield)

"Erupted for 35 years from 1983..." — Kilauea (shield)

"In 1943, farmer witnessed..." — Paricutin (cinder cone)

So now, to present the answer as per the task: sort the information into three tables.

Since the blank table isn't shown, I'll provide the sorted content for each type.

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Final Answer:

Shield Volcanoes
- Description: These volcanoes are named after their shape. They erupt relatively quietly. Very runny lava comes out of the vent. The runny lava travels further than that from other volcanoes, which makes a wider base for the volcano.
- Examples: Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Fernandina
- Locations: Hawaii, Galapagos
- Facts:
- Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on Earth.
- Kilauea has erupted for 35 years from 1983 onwards and has produced nearly 50 recorded eruptions since 1800.
- Fernandina is located in the Galapagos.

Stratovolcanoes (Composite Volcanoes)
- Description: Built from layers of pyroclastic material from inside the volcano, including lava, pumice, and volcanic ash. The layers build on top of each other with each eruption. These volcanoes form as steep cones, rather than rounded shapes. The most destructive eruptions often occur with this type of volcano.
- Examples: Mount Saint Helens, Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius
- Locations: Washington State, USA; Japan; Italy
- Facts:
- Mount Saint Helens had a huge eruption in 1980 that blew away a large section of the volcano.
- Mount Fuji stands at 3776 metres tall and has shrines and temples on it.
- Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, completely covering two cities with ash and lava.

Cinder Cone Volcanoes
- Description: The most common type of volcano in the world. They can sometimes form on the side of other volcanoes around a vent. They are small volcanoes. They usually have a bowl-shaped crater at the top. They are made of pyroclastic material which has come from inside the volcano during eruptions.
- Examples: Paricutin, Pu’u ‘O’o, Wizard Island
- Locations: Mexico; Hawaii; Oregon, USA
- Facts:
- Paricutin was created in 1943 when a farmer witnessed it growing in his field; it reached 450 metres in height in the first year.
- Pu’u ‘O’o is a cinder cone on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.
- Wizard Island rose 230 metres above the surface of Crater Lake in Oregon where it formed.