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how many types of lava flows are there and what are their characteristics? Hi; I´m looking for the types of lava flows. I know the most general are pahoehoe, aa and pillow lavas. I'd want to know more about the lava flow types. For example, there are some special pahoehoe flows that have a specific name, and another ones, like Pele's hair and Pele's tears. That's all. Thanks.

Can you currently see active lava flows on the Big Island? We are going to the Big Island in mid March. Where can you go to see active lava flows? Any advice would be much appreciated?

Can anyone recommend a tour company for a one day visit from Waikiki to Hawaii volcano/lava flows? Keen to leave Waikiki for a day and visit the lava flows, returning to Waikiki the same night. Travelling first week of October. Cheers and Aloha

Can you see active lava flows on the Big Island? We are going to the Big Island in mid March. Where can you go to see active lava flows? Any advice would be much appreciated?

I am going on a princess cruise to Hawaii. Is there a specific escursion to take to see molten lava flows? I am going in January on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. On the first Island (Hilo I think), they have a bunch of excursions that have tours of volcanos but specifically mention they do not view molten lava flows. Are there any that do view molten lava flows?

I keep having dreams where I running away from lava flows and sometimes floods.? i have dreams where I have to run and hide from lava flows. first dream i got on the very last rescue helicopter out, i was the last one on. another dream i was in a safe house hiding from a flood with a bunch of kids i go to school with. what does this all mean? i keep having these strange dreams of running from natural disasters.

What might have caused lava flows on the moons surface? Scientists believe the existence of the flats were caused by lava flow if so what would have caused it

How dangerous are basaltic lava flows? Do they pose a significant threat to surrounding towns? Or are they relatively non-harmful?

Can carbon 14 be used for dating lava flows? one of my lab questions and i need to explain it.

Can carbon 14 be useful in dating lava flows? Is radioactive carbon 14 useful in dating lava flow?

If a volcano erupted in a desert, would the heat from the lava flows melt the sand and create glass? a glass desert, how cool would that be?

The landscape on the fresh lava flows from the Kileua volcano? a.has formed a pioneer community as succession begins. b.is now a climax community. c.is recovering through secondary succession. d.will never recover.

Are lava flows the greatest hazard of volcanoes? True or False?

differences between lava flows and sills? i can only think of the different number of baked/chilled margins and vesicles but i can't remember any more!

How come lava flows usually never contain more than 40% phenocrysts?

Why are lava flows called acidic or basic when it doesn't depend on their pH?

wat are all the types of lava flows and wat are their main characteristics? plz give as detailed an answer al possible...thanx!

Apart from volcanoes and lava flows, is there any geology worth watching these days ?

What are basaltic lava flows? This is in refererence to the Shield types volcanoes.

Extrusive igneous rock formations, such as lava flows, often ____ existing landforms? I need a word in the blank space. This homework is due tomorrow and I really need help. Thanks!!

What happens to lava when it flows into the ocean or erupts onto ocean floor? Is something specific created? I need to know!

A geologist studying lava flows discovers three seperate layers, she determines the middle has...? a magnetic orientation exactly opposite the flows above and below it. what can she conclude from the data she has found?

Comparing Different Lava Flows? I need to compare the felsic and and intermediate-felsic lava flows and know the different type of flows and features.

What kind of lava flows from Mt. Fuji when erupting? I know it hasn't erupted in a very long time so it can be one from the past...

Latest photos of Mercury indicate evidence of ancient lava flows. What will we learn from this?

What type of lava usually flows out of oceanic volcanoes?

Describes two ways in which lava flows can be controlled?

Is is possible to magnetically remove the iron from flowing lava? Iceland is a geologically 'hot' location, with long-term lava flows. Is it possible to magnetically separate the iron out of the lava flow for use or sale?

Would the underground lava flows constitute blood flow?

What state of matter is lava in as it flows out a volcano? 3rd grade science is it one of them solid, gas or liquid?

Lava Flows and Their effects? A have a few questions i need answered please. What effects does lava flow cause on the biosphere? What effects does pyroclastic have on the biosphere? What effects does lahar have on the biosphere?

lava that flows out of volcanoes comes from melted rocks. How is the rock melted? one more question. what type of rock is made from lava?

Where can I get a Lava flow drink in the Washington DC area? Trying to plan a birthday dinner for a friend of mine who craves lava flows but its hard to find out here in the DC, MD, VA area. If you know of any places/restaurants that serve this, it would most appreciative.

How many miles of land is added to Hawaii by the constant Lava flow? I saw it on Telivision once and the Hawaiins were saying they are greatfull for the Lava flows because it is constantly addinng adding fresh land to build on and don't mind losing thier house to the fires that come along with it.

If Lava flows through a forest the trees will become??? 1. The trees will become petrified 2. The trees will burn 3. The trees will stop the lava

Have any diamonds been found in the lava flows in Hawaii?

Are volcanoes more dangerous with lava flows or without?

What type(s) of plate boundary is associated with lava flows and what type(s) of plate boundary is associated?

what kind of lava flows from the fogo volcano?

Why does some lava flow fast and some lava flows slow?

best places for chance of seeing lava flows close up? ....hawaii? iceland?galapagos?reunion?rwenzori.......? where are the best places to see LAVA FLOWS, not volcanic eruptions that you cant get close to the action....but flows and fountains. also which places other than iceland and hawaii have almost continous activity.? are the eleution islands any good for this or kamchatka peninsula.....and what about etna and stromboli...are they worth a visit...or are the dormant 99% of the time?

Most of the evidence for magnetic reversals comes from lava flows on the continents.? True or false

Is the Fire Valley in New Mexico actually producing live lava flows currently in our day and age? Its a State Park...I visited but never got an answer - the ranger was out to lunch - The blackened rock formations looked to be pushed up from underground and it was 115 that day so the ehat couldnt be verified as being subterrainium (SW)

Basalt is a common rock of surface lava flows. Which weathering process would not be expected to occur in basa Basalt is a common rock of surface lava flows. Which weathering process would not be expected to occur in basalt? 1.frost wedging 2.hydrolysis 3.exfoliation 4.oxidation Which statement about meandering rivers is false? 1.Floods are common on meandering rivers. 2.Oxbow lakes are often found near meandering rivers. 3.The shape of a meandering river changes over time. 4.Meandering rivers do not have levees because erosion occurs too rapidly. Streams of mountain regions and high plateaus are not likely to have 1.V-shaped valleys. 2.rapid water flow. 3.rapids and waterfalls. 4.oxbow lakes. Small whirlpools in a river may result in 1.the formation of potholes. 2.stream piracy. 3.the formation of meanders. 4.headward erosion. Which mineral dissolves most rapidly in carbonic acid? 1.feldspar 2.augite 3.quartz 4.calcite

Is the Lava on the Big Island of Hawaii still flowing into the sea? A few years ago a person could take a boat trip and see the lava flowing into the sea from the Big Island of Hawaii. I am wondering if this can still be done and if the lava is still flowing into the sea.

What are the different types of lava? I think I heard the Hawaiians have different names for lava flows. Why are they named the way they are and what characteristics distinguish each?

can carbon-14 be used for dating lava flows?

How can a lava flow create lightning? In 1963 the island of Sertsey was formed off of the coast of Iceland when a lava flow below sea level reached the ocean's surface. The eruption lasted until 1965. During the creation of the island there were intense lightning storms seen. Not sure if the island part matters or not. Thanks!

Can someone link me to a report b a scientist or his/her research about silica affecting lava flow? I need a report or research by a scientist about how silica affects lava flow and how the different amounts of silica affects the speed. I need it fast. 10 points to the fastest, most relevant answer.

How due the solidified lava flows affect the pattern of the contour lines on the volcanic island? ?

Where can I get a lava flow drink in NYC? bachelorette's only request is for a lava flow drink. Found Bubba Gump's and Roy's have it, but wanted to know if there are other restaurants that have it.

What kind of lava flows from Mt. Fuji? Makeing a replica and i need it to start makeing it is is well like all mud like and think or is it like liquid and runs fast like water? need answer now please ^^' thank you

Could the mid-ocean rift zones lava flows be the major cause of global warming?

how do i get the lava to flow? i bought a lava light at a garage sale. it worked when i came home. a few weeks later when i tried it again, after about 2 hours all the lava floated to the top & stayed there. so how do i get it to float back down to the bottom & flow normally?

What is a steam of cloud and ash flows that ay travel outward up to 125 mi/h from a volcano? I have 3 answers left either NUEE ARDENTES, SILL or LAHRS. here's the other questions. The largest features formed by lava flows; may form the core of mountain ranges or may be the source of material that formed the continents. Volcanic mudflow

very broad valcano with gentle slopes formed from basalt lava flows?

help!! science fair ( volcano) how to make lava that flows out of the model volcano??? im making a volcano but i dont know how to make the lava. if any one does know how to make the lave to flow out of my volcano PLZ ANSWEAR!!!!!!!! THX!!!

Why do composite volcanoes consist of alternating lava and pyroclastic layers? a. composite cones are created by a mixture of explosive activity and lava flows b. composite cones are created by lava composition alternating between basalt and rhyolite c. composite cones typically are interlayered with lava flows from nearby shield volcanoes d. the lavas in composite cones are typically rhyolitic in composition

What's the difference between lava flow, lahar flow, and pyroclastic flow? Please explain as simple as possible

how long would it take for the lava to completely cover the big island? if lava flowed at any continuous rate (research and justify one numerical rate for lava flow) and smoothly flowed over the entire big island, hawaii before running completely into sea, how long would it take for the lava to completely cover the big island?

What rock is formed from a mafic lava flow? Science Question- First person to give me answer that makes sense or sound correct gets best answer! Ten points to you!

A lava solidifies into nonvesicular basalt instead of vesicular basalt because? 1. The magma has a low content of gas 2. The lava forms a ropy texture 3. The lava flow breaks apart as it flows 4. The lava flow forms lava tubes

would mars atmosphere have any effect on the way lava tubes are formed? would the atmosphere being i think mostly carbon minoxide have any effect on the way lava flows or the way it forms lava tubes on mars ?would the pressure at ground level play any part ?

Where are lava flows most common? need help with homework please answer quickly

What is the name of the state park in Hawaii where the trees fought off a lava flow? Any informational websites would be nice too. I went there several years ago and cannot for the life of me remember the name of that state park! It was on the "Big Island" of Hawaii.

what kind of eruption is produced when basaltic lava flows from a volcano? explain?

Is there such a thing as a volcano that has lava that flows black? My friend says he saw this on a tv show but conveniently has no evidence. Links please!

On the island Stromboli is it possible to see the lava flowing down the mountain and into the sea? Or is it fenced off for the protection of humankind? Like most interesting things are :) Stromboli in Sicily btw, the live volcano.

Is it a lava flow or a lava floe? What is the appropriate way to spell that? I know that lava flows, but do you call it a lava flow or a lava floe? I suspect you would say that a lava floe flows. Correct?

A volcanic eruption in which lava flows freely from a volcano is called a(n)? explosive eruption. molten eruption. quiet eruption. (Earth Science Homework) Help please :)

At the destruction of Pompeii what speed did the lava flow at? Please could i have an answer by the 10th of November as i have to do a talk on it.

Are pillow lavas the same as lava lobes? Are pillow lavas the same as lava lobes? I am writing about a particular lava flow and in my notes it has written that it has lobes and sheets... What does this mean? And how does this effect its rate of discharge?