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Pahoehoe lava is a lava type flowing from volcanic eruptions. It is not to be confused with Aa lava. Pahoehoe is smooth and ropy lava, cooling into a ropy texture. Aa, on the other hand, is stony and rough.
On another note (take this as you will): I would rather stand on Aa lava because it is cooler, characterised simply by its viscosity. Pahoehoe is at around 1100-12000C, as opposed to 1000-1100 for Aa. Please do not stand in either.
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Lava that forms smooth ropelike coils when it hardens is called?
Pahoehoe
What is Pahoehoe used for?
Pahoehoe lava forms by small pieces of lava from an irregular flow. It is typical in certain types of volcanoes such as shield volcanoes.
Fast moving hot lava that has low viscosity is called?
Pahoehoe is fast-moving,hot lava that has low viscosity.
Why is it that pahoehoe and AA lava are more frequent in shield volcanoes than in composite volcanoes?
Aa and pahoehoe lavas are both basaltic in composition. The lava from composite volcanoes is likely to be granitic.
What type of magma is thin moves quickly and flows smoothly?
This would be a lava such as basalt. Note well that when basalt starts to cool it rapidly increases in viscocity and so it's flow rate reduces dramatically.
Lava that forms smooth ropelike coils when it hardens is called?
Pahoehoe
The lava flows of Hawaii are an example of what kind of rock?
pahoehoe or a'a rocks are the most common coming from a lava flow. pahoehoe or a'a rocks are the most common coming from a lava flow. pahoehoe or a'a rocks are the most common coming from a lava flow.
What is the difference between pahoehoe and lava?
Pahoehoe is faster moving lava and AA is slower moving lava. Both types are found in basaltic type eruptions. They have different appearances. Pahoehoe is smooth and ropey where as AA is chunky and rough.(much like top of trees) Often a pahoehoe flow can change to an AA flow depending upon the type of slope it encounters. The steeper the slope the more likely AA lava will be present. Aa has more viscosity than Pahoehoe.
Is pahoehoe considered pyroclastic debris?
No. Pahoehoe is considered a lava flow. Pyroclastic debris consists of volcanic ash, pumice, and lapilli rather than lava flow material.
Which type of basaltic lava has a fairly smooth surface that resembles the twisted braids of ropes?
A rope shaped or billowy shaped flow is a form of basaltic lava known as Pahoehoe.
What is the smooth lava flow called?
The smooth and shiny lava is called pahoehoe.
What is Pahoehoe used for?
Pahoehoe lava forms by small pieces of lava from an irregular flow. It is typical in certain types of volcanoes such as shield volcanoes.
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.
What type of basaltic lava flow has a fairly smooth unfragmented ropy surface?
Pahoehoe lava.
Does kilauea have pahoehoe or AAA lava?
Kilauea produced both pahoehoe and a'a. These terms refer to the texture that a basaltic lava flow can take on and do not mean a difference in composition. Ofteb Kilauea's lava starts out as pahoehoe and becomes a'a as it cools an becomes more viscous.
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
