Fires can start when lava flows due to the intense heat generated by the molten rock, which can ignite surrounding vegetation and other flammable materials. As lava moves, it can consume organic matter, creating additional sources of fuel. The rapid transfer of heat can also cause trees and structures to combust spontaneously, leading to widespread fires in the affected area. Additionally, the release of gases from the lava can further contribute to fire ignition.
Magma that flows onto Earth's surface is called lava.
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.
No. Lava can start fires but cannot become fire.
The effects of lava flows are the lava hardening and making and island, making land higher, or damaging more land. Also, the lava leading to the sea and making the island bigger( if the volcano is on an island)
A lava flow is where lava flows down the side of a volcano.
the opening where the lava flows is call a vent
Ninety percent of wildfires are caused by smoking.
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.
A volcano is a mountain from which lava flows out during an eruption.
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.
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.