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How long does it take for a lava cave to form?
That's extremely variable and specific to each cave, but you have to think in tens or hundreds of thousands of years.
Do caves exist in volcanoes?
Yes, inactive volcanos will have lava tubes that are just like caves, they are the paths molten lava took to get to the surface.
What type of lava is least likely to form a pyroclastic flow?
Pahoehoe lava, which has a low viscosity and flows more easily, is less likely to form a pyroclastic flow compared to a'a lava, which is more viscous and tends to fragment into pyroclastic material when flowing.
What is the difference between how two common cave features -- stalactites and stalagmites -- form in limestone caves and how they form in lava tubes?
Stalactites and stalagmites in limestone caves form through the precipitation of calcium carbonate from dripping water that has dissolved limestone, with stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor. In contrast, lava tubes, formed by flowing lava that cools and hardens, can develop formations like stalactites and stalagmites made of mineral deposits from volcanic gases or cooled lava drips, but these are typically less common and have different compositions, such as basalt. The formation processes and the materials involved differ significantly due to the distinct geological environments of limestone caves and lava tubes.
If a lava flow at Earth's surface had a basaltic composition what rock type would the flow likely turn into upon solidification?
It would form into the rock basalt, an extrusive, mafic, igneous rock.
Where do lava tube caves form?
Lava tube caves form when low viscosity lava flows beneath the hardened surface of lava flow while the volcano is active. Then when the volcano is dormant or extinct, it leaves cave like channels.
What are the different types of caves?
The main types of caves are solution caves, lava caves, sea caves, glacier caves, and talus caves. Solution caves form from the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone; lava caves are created by flowing lava; sea caves are carved by the action of waves on coastal cliffs; glacier caves form within glaciers due to melting and refreezing processes; and talus caves are formed by fallen rocks creating cave-like structures.
How long does it take for a lava cave to form?
That's extremely variable and specific to each cave, but you have to think in tens or hundreds of thousands of years.
What states do not have caves?
None.In USA? Caves can only form in limestone, with a few exceptions such as lava tubes, so does every Americanstate contain karst landscapes then?
What besides acid rain can create a cave?
Caves can also be created by underground water erosion, where water dissolves and carries away rock to form caves in limestone and other soluble bedrock. Additionally, caves can be formed through volcanic activity, such as lava caves formed from flowing lava, or glacier caves created by melting ice in glaciers.
Do caves exist in volcanoes?
Yes, inactive volcanos will have lava tubes that are just like caves, they are the paths molten lava took to get to the surface.
What type of lava is least likely to form a pyroclastic flow?
Pahoehoe lava, which has a low viscosity and flows more easily, is less likely to form a pyroclastic flow compared to a'a lava, which is more viscous and tends to fragment into pyroclastic material when flowing.
How are lava tube caves and mount Pinatubo the same?
They both depend on eruptions for their formation but lava tubes form only in large flows of low-viscosity, basaltic,lava. I don't know if this applies to Mt. Pinatubo.
An eruption of thin fluid lava would most likely be?
I'm confused on the basically of our human element's. Everyone of our feature's are componets of another mans feature's. Please now answer with me, An eruption of thing fluid lava would most likely be, Shield? Am i correct?
What mountain would lava may form?
Lava may form a mountain called a volcano!
What is the difference between how two common cave features -- stalactites and stalagmites -- form in limestone caves and how they form in lava tubes?
Stalactites and stalagmites in limestone caves form through the precipitation of calcium carbonate from dripping water that has dissolved limestone, with stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor. In contrast, lava tubes, formed by flowing lava that cools and hardens, can develop formations like stalactites and stalagmites made of mineral deposits from volcanic gases or cooled lava drips, but these are typically less common and have different compositions, such as basalt. The formation processes and the materials involved differ significantly due to the distinct geological environments of limestone caves and lava tubes.
What rock form from cooling lava?
Lava will cool to form extrusive igneous rock. The exact type would depend on the composition of the lava.
