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Basaltic lavas are hotter, but less viscous than andesitic lavas.

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Are Basaltic lavas are generally hotter and more viscous than andesite lavas?

No, basaltic lavas are typically hotter and less viscous than andesite lavas. Basaltic lavas have lower silica content, which results in their lower viscosity and ability to flow more easily. Andesite lavas, on the other hand, have higher silica content and are more viscous.


Is basaltic magma or granitic magma hotter?

Baslatic magma is hotter.


Is basaltic or andesitic magma hotter?

Basaltic magma is hotter than andesitic magma. Basaltic magma typically has temperatures ranging from 1000°C to 1200°C, while andesitic magma has temperatures around 800°C to 1000°C.


Which type of lava-basaltic lava or rhyolitic lava flows faster and why?

Basaltic flows much faster than rhyolite. Rhyolite is higher viscosity. Find a video of a basaltic lava flow like Hawaii, it flows like water when it's hot. Rhyolite eruptions usually act more like toothpaste if they're slow, or an explosion if fast.


Is boiling water hotter than boiling syrup?

no.. Syrups are more viscous so require higher temprature to boil


Temperature differences between acidic and basaltic lava?

Acid lava comes from composite cone volcanoes, is slow moving and viscous. Basic lava comes from shield volcanoes, is runny and flows faster. Acidic lava is felsic, or high in quartz and potassium feldspars. Basic lava is mafic, and higher in plagioclase feldspar.


Is Ghana hotter than Kenya?

Kenya is generally hotter than Ghana.


Is pahoehoe fast or slow?

Pahoehoe is hotter than other lavas. It is basaltic lava, which is hotter than the other compositional varieties found on earth today. It is also generally hotter than a'a, another common variety of basaltic lava.


What does more viscous mean?

More viscous refers to a fluid's resistance to flowing. A higher viscosity indicates a thicker or more sluggish fluid that flows more slowly. Examples of more viscous substances include honey and molasses.


Which location on the Earth are generally warmest?

the closer you are to the equator, the hotter it is.


Is it Hotter in Arizona or Houston?

It's generally hotter in Arizona, but because of the high humidity, it's more miserable in Houston.


Why is orange the fast flowing flow volcano?

The orand lavayou see is basaltic lava. One important aspect of a liquid is a property called viscosity, or the resistance to flow. For example, maple syrup has a higher viscosity than water. Compared to other types of lava, basaltic lava does not have a lot of silica in it. The low silica content makes the lava less viscous. Basalt also has a migher melting point than other types of rock, so the lava is hotter, so hot that it glows orange or red. The higher temperature also lowers viscosity, as it does for nearly all liquids.