Lava flow
The molten rock that flows from a volcano is called lava.
Magma that flows onto Earth's surface is called lava.
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.
Viscous lava, such as andesitic or rhyolitic lava, flows the slowest due to its high silica content. This type of lava tends to be thicker and more resistant to flow compared to basaltic lava, which is more fluid and flows more quickly.
Lava flows are usually slow moving, giving people time to escape.
A volcano is a mountain from which lava flows out during an eruption.
A lava flow is where lava flows down the side of a volcano.
The molten rock that flows from a volcano is called lava.
the opening where the lava flows is call a vent
Magma that flows onto Earth's surface is called lava.
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.
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.
Lava flows can be stopped or deflected by ridges, valleys and depressions in the ground.
When lava flows reach the sea, the lava rapidy cools to form an igneous rock.
Yes. Lava flows can be extremely destructive. Since most lava flows move slowly, though, relatively few people have been killed by them.
Yes. Stratovolcanoes can erupt blocky lava flows, basaltic lava flows, or may erupt explosively.
A long crack from which lava flows is called a fissure.