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Lava tubes are characteristic of pahoehoe, as it can maintain a solid crust. With a'a the crust on the flows is constantly breaking.
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Lava that flows slowly to form a glassy surface with rounded wrinkles is called?
The lava is pahoehoe Lava.
When lava hardens quickly to form ropy formation it is called what?
it is called pahoehoe
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.
Does Yellowstone volcano have lava tubes?
No. Lava tubes generally form with basaltic lava. The rhyolitic lava that the Yellowstone volcano would produce is to viscous.
What are the three types of lava flows associated with basaltic lava?
basaltic lava can form a'a, pahoehoe, or pillow lava.
Is a'a or pahoehoe lava better for making lava tubes?
Lava tubes are usually produces by pahoehoe.
Lava that flows slowly to form a glassy surface with rounded wrinkles is called?
The lava is pahoehoe Lava.
What kind of lava does pahoehoe form?
all lava
Lava that forms smooth ropelike coils when it hardens is called?
Pahoehoe
When lava hardens quickly to form ropy formation it is called what?
it is called pahoehoe
What is the difference between pahoehoe and AA lava?
The difference between Pahoehoe lava and AA lava is that pahoehoe lava is smooth and AA lava is jagged.
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 Lava that flows slowly to form a glassy surface with rounded wrinkles called?
The lava is pahoehoe Lava.
Does Yellowstone volcano have lava tubes?
No. Lava tubes generally form with basaltic lava. The rhyolitic lava that the Yellowstone volcano would produce is to viscous.
What are the three types of lava flows associated with basaltic lava?
basaltic lava can form a'a, pahoehoe, or pillow lava.
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.
