How can lava affect rocks?

Answer 1

Well, the lava flows on top of small plants surrounding the volcano. Once the lava flows over the plants they get burned and eventually they die. Many plants and animals are affected by it. But in some cases though, the plants survive the flowing hot lava because of their leaves. And it really depends on the type of plant

Answer 2

The heat of lava and magma will cause localised metamorphism of the country rocks. Some assimilation of the country rocks may also occur, though this is more common in magma chambers than in lava.

Answer 3

If the lava is basaltic, (also referred to as basic), it tends to be thin and runny so it travels quite a way before it sets, producing the shallow-sloped shield volcanoes. If it is granitic (acidic) it is much thicker and viscous. This means that it flows more slowly, producing the conical type of volcano.

Answer 4

Lava can heat surrounding rocks, causing them to melt, change mineral composition, or undergo metamorphism. Additionally, when lava comes into contact with rocks, it can fuse with them to form new rock formations. The interaction between lava and rocks can lead to the creation of igneous rocks such as basalt, andesite, or rhyolite.

Answer 5

Lava affects the shape of the volcano because when the volcano erupts then it becomes rock. So it forms its shape over top of the volcano and becomes bigger.

Answer 6

IT affects the environment by the acts of the lava

Answer 7

it burns and suffocates

Answer 8

Solidifying lava becomes igneous rock.

Answer 9

it adds land to the surface