No, Kilauea is not a cinder cone volcano. It is classified as a shield volcano, which is characterized by its broad, gently sloping sides and primarily basaltic lava flows.
Unlike cinder cone volcanoes that are typically smaller in size and built from the accumulation of volcanic debris and ash, shield volcanoes like Kilauea can cover large areas with their fluid lava flows. Kilauea has a summit caldera and is known for its frequent eruptions, making it one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
To put it simply, while cinder cone volcanoes are notable for their steep profiles and explosive eruptions, Kilauea’s eruptions are generally effusive, leading to the wide, smooth shapes that are characteristic of shield volcanoes.