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Lava flows cool to form extrusive igneous rock. Most lava flows consist of basaltic lava, cooling to form a dark rock called basalt. Some, however, may consist of andesite or, rarely, rhyolite and similar lavas.
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What 'L' is the molten rocks that come from underground?
Lava
Lava that is low in silica tends to?
Lava that is low in silica tends to have lighter rocks come out of it.
When lava hardens it forms new rock?
Indeed it does! Depending on how fast the lava crystalizes a different rock will be formed. Rocks that form from within the earth (like through a volcanic eruption, lava flow, magma intrusion, ect) are known as igneous rocks. Igneous rocks include granite, basalt, obsidian, andesite, among others. Basalt and obsidian are arguably the most well known rocks formed from a lava flow.
What are lava rocks made of?
Lava rocks are made of basalt, which is made from andesite and dacite. Basalt will come in a wide variety of textures as well as colors.
Are all black rocks lava lava rocks?
no, there are more rocks
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.
How can you use sedimentary rocks in a sentence?
While searching the lava flow, I found sedimentary rocks.
What types of rocks are formed from a quickly cooled lava flow?
Cooled lava produces extrusive igneous rock.
What 'L' is the molten rocks that come from underground?
Lava
How can you use sedimentary in a sentence?
While searching the lava flow, I found sedimentary rocks.
Lava that is low in silica tends to?
Lava that is low in silica tends to have lighter rocks come out of it.
What are the names of rocks that harden before they come out of the volcano and the name of rocks that harden after they come out of a volcano?
It is called Lava
When lava hardens it forms new rock?
Indeed it does! Depending on how fast the lava crystalizes a different rock will be formed. Rocks that form from within the earth (like through a volcanic eruption, lava flow, magma intrusion, ect) are known as igneous rocks. Igneous rocks include granite, basalt, obsidian, andesite, among others. Basalt and obsidian are arguably the most well known rocks formed from a lava flow.
What are lava rocks made of?
Lava rocks are made of basalt, which is made from andesite and dacite. Basalt will come in a wide variety of textures as well as colors.
Are all black rocks lava lava rocks?
no, there are more rocks
What are melted rocks called when they come to the surface?
Lava. (When it is underground it is called magma)
What type of rocks come out of a lava dome volcano?
Usually rhyolite or dacite.
