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Lava flows because it is a liquid; it is rock that has been heated to above its melting point. As a viscous liquid it flows downhill under the influence of gravity like syrup across a tilted plate.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoLava is molten rock that has been erupted onto Earth's surface by a volcano. It flows because it is a liquid and so will move downhill under the influence of gravity.
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What is the density independent of lava flow?
the lava flow is a density independent that flow good from the chemicals lava it have to flow and it is independent
Is there a difference between lava and lava flow?
Lava is molten rock at earth's surface, whether it is in a lava flow, a lava pool, or a lava dome. A lava flow is lava that is actively flowing downhill.
Is dike a type of lava flow?
No, a dike is not a type of Lava flow.
What is the name of how lava flows?
Lava flow
What type of lava does Arenal have?
blocky lava flow
What is the density independent of lava flow?
the lava flow is a density independent that flow good from the chemicals lava it have to flow and it is independent
Is there a difference between lava and lava flow?
Lava is molten rock at earth's surface, whether it is in a lava flow, a lava pool, or a lava dome. A lava flow is lava that is actively flowing downhill.
Is dike a type of lava flow?
No, a dike is not a type of Lava flow.
What is the name of how lava flows?
Lava flow
What is lava flow made out of?
A lava flow consists of extremely hot molten rock.
What type of lava does Arenal have?
blocky lava flow
What is a river of hot lava called?
Lava flow.
Does it spew lava or ash or flow?
A volcano will spew lava.
Area that is covered by lava as it pours out of a vent?
lava flow
Is lava deposition?
No. A lava flow is considered an extrusive feature.
What is the difference between lava flow lava fountains and lava tubes?
A lava flow is basically a stream of lava on the surface. A lava tube is an underground cave through which lava flows downhill. A lava fountain is lava shooting into the air out of a volcano in much the same manner as a water fountain.
What are lava flows on a volcano?
A lava flow is where lava flows down the side of a volcano.
