In Hawaiian, AA refers to lava that has a rough and jagged texture. It is formed when molten lava cools quickly on the surface, creating sharp, blocky rocks.
Aloha: You will hear ʻā pele (rough lava) and pāhoehoe (smooth). This is (ay pay-lay and pay-hoay-hoay). Most of the time, we just say ʻā (like the letter A).
magma from hot spots in the crust
The type of lava flow that has affected the shape of the Hawaiian mountains is primarily basaltic lava. Basaltic lava is low in viscosity and flows easily, creating broad shield volcanoes with gentle slopes, such as those found in Hawaii. These lava flows build up over time, creating the iconic mountainous landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawaiian volcanoes are generally low in silica compared to other types of volcanoes, such as those that produce andesitic or rhyolitic lava. The primary type of lava produced by Hawaiian volcanoes is basalt, which has a lower silica content, typically ranging from about 45% to 55%. This low silica content contributes to the fluidity of the lava, resulting in the characteristic broad, shield-like shapes of Hawaiian volcanoes.
ʻAʻā lava and Pāhoehoe are the two types of Hawaiian lava.
Compared with the lava in composite volcanoes, hawaiian lava has a slow silica content, is runny, and erupts at a higher temperature.
There are two types of lava in the Hawaiian language, the fast flowing lava is called pahoehoe, and slow flowing 'A'a
Yes, "lava" is a Hawaiian word that means "to erupt" or "make lava". It is commonly used to refer to the molten rock that flows from volcanoes.
Hawaiian Islands
In Hawaiian, AA refers to lava that has a rough and jagged texture. It is formed when molten lava cools quickly on the surface, creating sharp, blocky rocks.
The two types of lava are aa and pāhoehoe.
Aloha: You will hear ʻā pele (rough lava) and pāhoehoe (smooth). This is (ay pay-lay and pay-hoay-hoay). Most of the time, we just say ʻā (like the letter A).
Lava fountains can be associated with Strombolian and occasionally Hawaiian eruptions.
Volcanic blocks
Volcanic blocks
A'a' pronounced ah ah