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There are a lot of variables. One must consider the viscosity--the resistance to flow-- of the lava, the terrain that it is flowing upon, and the rate at which magma is discharged from the volcano itself. The longest recorded lava-flow in Hawaii was the eruption of Mauna Loa in 1859. It was 51 kilometers long-- and probably longer, but scientists are unsure because the lava flow went under water. Another instance is in Queensland, Australia, where a lava flow went for nearly 100 miles!
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∙ 13y agoIt depends. It depends on the consistency of the lava. There are four major types of lava that range from thin to thick. Blocky lava is extremely thick, and creeps along the ground. Pahoehoe (pah HOY hoy) lava flows like candle wax, slowly but moch faster than blocky lava. Aa (Ah ah) lava is stiff and brittle, and pours quickly from the volcano and cools into a crust. Pillow lava forms when lava erupts underwater. It forms rounded lumps that resemble pillows in size and shape. On Big Island in Hawaii, volcano Mauna Kea erupts with pahoehoe lava, which is thin and waxy. It flows like honey would, dripping from the rock. Blocky lava is more like toothpaste, much thicker.
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What are the four types of lava that form at hot spots and their characteristics?
Aa is lava that forms a thick ,brittle crust . Pahoehoe is a lava that forms a thin crust. Pillow lava forms when lava erupts underwater. Blocky lava is kool, stiff lava that does not travel far from thr eruption site.
Why is there lava on Pluto?
As far as scientists know, there is no lava or volcanic activity on Pluto.
How far on average does lava travel?
There's a range for lava flow that stretches from a few inches to a number of miles. It depends mostly on a lava's viscosity. Highly vuc\\iscous lava volcanoes, such as Mt. St. Helens, tend to erupt violently, but lava flows are slow and quick to solidify. Underwater eruptions may have lava that solidifies on the outside almost instantly. Extremely low viscosity lava flows, like those in Hawaii, may run for days and cover miles before solidifying.
Which is hotter lava from a volcano or steam from a geyser?
Lava is far hotter. Steam from a geyser is close to the boiling point of water, which is 212 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level and lower at higher elevations. Lava is far hotter as the material as the melting points are well above the boiling point of lava. The coolest lava in the world, the unique carbonatite lava that erupts from the volcano Ol Doinyo Legnai in Africa, is at a temperature of about 900 to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common type of lava is bsalatic lava, which is 2,000 to 2,200 degrees.
How far up hill can propane travel?
how far up hill can propane travel
What are the four types of lava that form at hot spots and their characteristics?
Aa is lava that forms a thick ,brittle crust . Pahoehoe is a lava that forms a thin crust. Pillow lava forms when lava erupts underwater. Blocky lava is kool, stiff lava that does not travel far from thr eruption site.
How far will lava travel in 30 days while it travels 3 m per day?
90 m
What is the fastest lava can travel?
IT is travelling at its fastest when it gushes out of a vent to form a lava fountain.
Why is there lava on Pluto?
As far as scientists know, there is no lava or volcanic activity on Pluto.
A sentence for lava?
Let's try to stay far away from that hot lava. The lava is flowing very quickly.
Is it to far or too far to travel for you?
"Too far to travel for you"
How far on average does lava travel?
There's a range for lava flow that stretches from a few inches to a number of miles. It depends mostly on a lava's viscosity. Highly vuc\\iscous lava volcanoes, such as Mt. St. Helens, tend to erupt violently, but lava flows are slow and quick to solidify. Underwater eruptions may have lava that solidifies on the outside almost instantly. Extremely low viscosity lava flows, like those in Hawaii, may run for days and cover miles before solidifying.
Do eels travel far?
Do eels travel Far
Does the sun have lava inside of it?
No. The sun made mostly of hydrogen and helium. It is far hotter than lava.
How far did lava from Mt Mayon go?
37
How far did the lava from MtStHelens go?
650 miles
How does the temperature of lava affect how far the lava will flow?
The hotter it is, the longer it takes to cool off, and the further it can flow.
