No. Silica is silicon dioxide, a chemical compound found in most rocks on Earth.
no. AA has a relatively low silica content level.
Silica-poor lava is called mafic lava. It is low in silica content and high in iron and magnesium, which makes it less viscous and more fluid compared to silica-rich lava. Mafic lava typically erupts at higher temperatures and flows more rapidly, resulting in the formation of basaltic rocks.
Lava with high silica content tends to be more viscous and flow more slowly, leading to explosive eruptions. In contrast, lava with low silica content is less viscous and flows more easily, resulting in gentler, effusive eruptions.
Silica and oxygen content in lava affects its viscosity, which in turn impacts flow speed. Lava with higher silica content tends to be more viscous and flows slower, while lava with lower silica content flows faster. The presence of oxygen also influences lava's ability to flow by affecting its gas content and pressure.
Yes, basaltic lava has low silica content compared to other types of lava. Basaltic lava is typically rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, which contribute to its low silica content. This low silica content also makes basaltic lava less viscous and more likely to flow easily.
lava rich in silica
no. AA has a relatively low silica content level.
No. Pillow lava is basaltic, so it has a low silica content.
Silica-poor lava is called mafic lava. It is low in silica content and high in iron and magnesium, which makes it less viscous and more fluid compared to silica-rich lava. Mafic lava typically erupts at higher temperatures and flows more rapidly, resulting in the formation of basaltic rocks.
Lava with high silica content tends to be more viscous and flow more slowly, leading to explosive eruptions. In contrast, lava with low silica content is less viscous and flows more easily, resulting in gentler, effusive eruptions.
No. Kilauea erupts low-silica lava.
Silica and oxygen content in lava affects its viscosity, which in turn impacts flow speed. Lava with higher silica content tends to be more viscous and flows slower, while lava with lower silica content flows faster. The presence of oxygen also influences lava's ability to flow by affecting its gas content and pressure.
Yes, basaltic lava has low silica content compared to other types of lava. Basaltic lava is typically rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, which contribute to its low silica content. This low silica content also makes basaltic lava less viscous and more likely to flow easily.
Lava that contains a greater amount of silica will flow slower and more sluggishly. The silica affects the viscosity of the lava making it thicker and therefore moving at a slower pace.
Mt. Hood has lava with high silica content, resulting in a more viscous and explosive eruption compared to lavas with lower silica content. High silica lava tends to form more explosive eruptions due to its increased resistance to flow.
Mafic lava
Magma doesn't produce lava. Magma is lava. Magma is called magma when it is under the ground but when it is released via a volcano it is called lava when it is above ground. The magma or lava can produce dark to light color rocks after it cools depending on the composition of the magma or lava. There is also a range in the color of the lava depending on it composition and temperature also.