Both.
A'a is not a kind of volcano. A'a is a texture that a lava flow can take on, characterized by a surface covered in sharp fragments. There is no particular height to the lava flow, or height of volcano from which such a flow erupts.
The San Cristobal volcano in Nicaragua primarily produces basaltic lava, which is low in silica content and flows easily. This type of lava typically results in effusive eruptions with lava flows that can travel long distances from the volcano. The lava from the San Cristobal volcano tends to be relatively fluid and forms shield volcanoes.
Pahoehoe and AA lava are produced by quiet eruptions. This means that instead of a blast or explosion, the lava just flows out of the volcano. Pahoehoe lava is hot and flows quickly. AA lava is cooler in temperature and doesn't flow as quickly.
A'a can occur at composite volcanoes, but block lava flows, which are far more viscous, are more common.
It is a lava flow, and has an AA (ah-ah) lava flow
Usually both.
it has aa lava, so it is not fluid like, but still basaltic.
A'a is not a kind of volcano. A'a is a texture that a lava flow can take on, characterized by a surface covered in sharp fragments. There is no particular height to the lava flow, or height of volcano from which such a flow erupts.
The San Cristobal volcano in Nicaragua primarily produces basaltic lava, which is low in silica content and flows easily. This type of lava typically results in effusive eruptions with lava flows that can travel long distances from the volcano. The lava from the San Cristobal volcano tends to be relatively fluid and forms shield volcanoes.
Pahoehoe and AA lava are produced by quiet eruptions. This means that instead of a blast or explosion, the lava just flows out of the volcano. Pahoehoe lava is hot and flows quickly. AA lava is cooler in temperature and doesn't flow as quickly.
A'a can occur at composite volcanoes, but block lava flows, which are far more viscous, are more common.
The difference between Pahoehoe lava and AA lava is that pahoehoe lava is smooth and AA lava is jagged.
It is a lava flow, and has an AA (ah-ah) lava flow
When volcano lava cools at the surface, it may form different features such as lava rock formations like basalt columns, lava tubes, and aa or pahoehoe lava flows. These features depend on the cooling rate and composition of the lava.
Kilauea Volcano primarily produces pahoehoe lava, which is characterized by its smooth, ropy surface. However, during more explosive eruptions or when the lava cools and thickens, it can also produce aa lava, which is rough and jagged. The type of lava depends on various factors, including temperature and gas content. Overall, pahoehoe is more commonly associated with Kilauea's eruptions.
Mount St. Helens mainly produces blocky lava (andesitic) during its eruptions. However, the volcano has also had episodes where it spewed pahoehoe lava due to changes in eruptive style.
Aa lava is a basaltic lava with a flow characterized by rough surfaces of clinker.