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When and why did lava flows?

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What are lava flows on a volcano?

A lava flow is where lava flows down the side of a volcano.


Opening where the lava flows?

the opening where the lava flows is call a vent


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Are all lava flows the same?

No. Lava flows vary in composition. Most lava flows consist of basaltic lava, which can flow as smooth phoehoe or form jagged and broken a'a. Other lava flows are more viscous and will have blocky surfaces and tend to be short and thick.


What is the name of how lava flows?

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Lava flows can be stopped or deflected by ridges, valleys and depressions in the ground.


What happens when lava flows reach the sea?

When lava flows reach the sea, the lava rapidy cools to form an igneous rock.


Are lava flows harmful?

Yes. Lava flows can be extremely destructive. Since most lava flows move slowly, though, relatively few people have been killed by them.


What is Magma that flows onto Earth's surfaces called?

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Can a stratovolcano erupt blocky lava?

Yes. Stratovolcanoes can erupt blocky lava flows, basaltic lava flows, or may erupt explosively.


What does lava have to do with volcanoes?

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