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Is mauna loa mafic or felsic?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens produced dacite, which has an intermediate-felsic composition.
Why are felsic rocks melted by mafic magmas but mafic rocks are not melted by felsic magmas?
Felsic rocks have a lower melting point than mafic rocks and felsic magma has a lower temperature. In other words, felsic magma is not hot enough to melt mafic rock while mafic magma is hot enough to melt felsic rock.
Are mauna Loa and Mauna Kea the same?
No, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are not the same. They are separate volcanic peaks on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea is the highest peak in Hawaii, while Mauna Loa is the largest volcano in terms of volume and one of the most active in the world.
Is a limestone mafic?
No. The terms mafic and felsic apply to igneous rocks. Limestone is a sedimentary/biochemical rock and so cannot be said to be mafic, felsic, or intermediate.
Is quartz monzonite mafic or felsic?
Quartz monzonite ranges from intermediate to felsic.
Is mauna loa mafic or felsic?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens produced dacite, which has an intermediate-felsic composition.
Does mauna loa have mafic or felsic magma?
Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii typically has mafic magma, which is rich in magnesium and iron, resulting in low viscosity and flowing lava. This magma composition contributes to the shield volcano shape and frequent eruptions on Mauna Loa.
Why are felsic rocks melted by mafic magmas but mafic rocks are not melted by felsic magmas?
Felsic rocks have a lower melting point than mafic rocks and felsic magma has a lower temperature. In other words, felsic magma is not hot enough to melt mafic rock while mafic magma is hot enough to melt felsic rock.
What is a mauna kea?
In hawaiian Mauna Kea means white mountain.
Which mountain range is the tallest in the US?
Mauna Kea Mauna Kea
Is amphibolite mineral a felsic mafic or intermidate?
Is mineral amphibolite a felsic, mafic or intermidiate in term of color
Where is mauna kea mountain?
Mauna Kea is in Hawaii. Hope this helped! :D
When was Mauna Kea Technologies created?
Mauna Kea Technologies was created in 2000.
What is the population of Mauna Kea Technologies?
The population of Mauna Kea Technologies is 70.
Are mauna Loa and Mauna Kea the same?
No, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are not the same. They are separate volcanic peaks on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea is the highest peak in Hawaii, while Mauna Loa is the largest volcano in terms of volume and one of the most active in the world.
Is the oceanic crust felsic or mafic?
Oceanic crust is mafic.
What country is mauna kea is in?
Mauna Kea is a beautiful place on the island of Hawaii (known locally as the Big Island). Therefore, Mauna Kea is in the United States
