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What is the name of mountain from which the lava flows out?

A volcano is a mountain from which lava flows out during an eruption.


What are lava flows on a volcano?

A lava flow is where lava flows down the side of a volcano.


What is the name given to the molten rock which flows from a volcano?

The molten rock that flows from a volcano is called lava.


Opening where the lava flows?

the opening where the lava flows is call a vent


What is Magma that flows onto Earth's surfaces called?

Magma that flows onto Earth's surface is called lava.


Are all lava flows the same?

No. Lava flows vary in composition. Most lava flows consist of basaltic lava, which can flow as smooth phoehoe or form jagged and broken a'a. Other lava flows are more viscous and will have blocky surfaces and tend to be short and thick.


How did pillow lava get its name?

Pillow lava got its name because of its distinctive pillow-like shapes that form when lava flows underwater and cools rapidly. As the outer layer of lava cools and solidifies quickly upon contact with water, it forms a rounded mound resembling a pillow. This unique shape is characteristic of lava flows in underwater volcanic environments.


What can stop lava flows?

Lava flows can be stopped or deflected by ridges, valleys and depressions in the ground.


What happens when lava flows reach the sea?

When lava flows reach the sea, the lava rapidy cools to form an igneous rock.


Are lava flows harmful?

Yes. Lava flows can be extremely destructive. Since most lava flows move slowly, though, relatively few people have been killed by them.


Can a stratovolcano erupt blocky lava?

Yes. Stratovolcanoes can erupt blocky lava flows, basaltic lava flows, or may erupt explosively.


A long crack from which lava flows is called a?

A long crack from which lava flows is called a fissure.