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Pahoehoe is hotter than other lavas. It is basaltic lava, which is hotter than the other compositional varieties found on earth today. It is also generally hotter than a'a, another common variety of basaltic lava.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoPahoehoe is slow moving, Aa is the one that moves faster. Pahoehoe can CHANGE into Aa due to heat loss or increase OS viscosity. In our class, we are learning about that too, good luck!
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What is the consistency of pahoehoe lava?
Magma does not become paho'eho'e. It either comes out fast [pahoehoe] or slow [a'a]. I'm not sure about the cooling rate of the magma because you did not provide your question with a descriptive answer of its viscosity, temperature, etc.
Why does the Kilauea have slow eruptions?
because pahoehoe is a slow erupting kind of lava as well as the fact that kilauea is a hawaiian volcano (that is the type)
How do you pronounce Pahoehoe?
pahoehoe
Which types of eruptions produce pahoehoe lava?
Pahoehoe is a type of basaltic lava flow. The kind of eruption that causes pahoehoe is a quiet volcanic eruption.
Does pahoehoe make obsidian?
No. Pahoehoe forms basalt.
Fast moving hot lava that has low viscosity is called?
Pahoehoe is fast-moving,hot lava that has low viscosity.
What is the consistency of pahoehoe lava?
Magma does not become paho'eho'e. It either comes out fast [pahoehoe] or slow [a'a]. I'm not sure about the cooling rate of the magma because you did not provide your question with a descriptive answer of its viscosity, temperature, etc.
How do you say lava in hawiian?
There are two types of lava in the Hawaiian language, the fast flowing lava is called pahoehoe, and slow flowing 'A'a
Why does the Kilauea have slow eruptions?
because pahoehoe is a slow erupting kind of lava as well as the fact that kilauea is a hawaiian volcano (that is the type)
Is pahoehoe fast moving hot lava?
No. Pahoehoe is lava that forms a smooth, ropey surface. It may flow relatively quickly at times, but often flows very slowly.
Which types of eruptions produce pahoehoe lava?
Pahoehoe is a type of basaltic lava flow. The kind of eruption that causes pahoehoe is a quiet volcanic eruption.
How do you pronounce Pahoehoe?
pahoehoe
Is plodded a fast or a slow?
not a fast but slow
Lava that forms smooth ropelike coils when it hardens is called?
Pahoehoe
The form of lullys french overture was?
slow-fast-slow (Apex)
What is the slow moving and hot moving lava called in Hawaiian?
pahoehoe is the more smooth lava flows. a'a is the very jagged, sharp lava.
Does pahoehoe make obsidian?
No. Pahoehoe forms basalt.
