8.A Key term definitions - Pt. 6 Flashcards
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Pahoehoe
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Fast-flowing lava that, when hard, has a shiny surface and an appearance similar to twisted rope.
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A’a
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A slow-flowing lava that, when hard, has a rough broken surface with sharp pieces of rock projecting from the flow.
3
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Pillow lava
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lavas that contain characteristic pillow-shaped structures that are attributed to the extrusion of the lava underwater.
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