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Blocky Lava is thick, viscous lava that does not travel far from the erupting vent. Blocky Lava usually oozes from a volcano past cool layers and forms fragmented, jumbled heaps of sharp-edged, smooth-faceted blocks. Hence the term.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoBlocky lava is created when very viscous lava flows form large blocks rather than clinkers. Blocky lava has a thick crust, and less churning, which results to rough big blocks instead of hashed and sharp rubble.
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∙ 13y agoLavas of intermediate composition commonly form a somewhat different type of flow, known as a block lava flow. Flows of more siliceous lava tend to be even more fragmental than block flows. Basaltic lava in the form of a chaotic assemblage of angular blocks; aa.
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∙ 9y agoA blocky lava flow is a flow of extremely viscous molten rock. It does not look like the classic image of a glowing red river. It looks rather like a crumbly mass of rock, moving so slow that often you can't even see the movement Occasionally you may see a red glow in the cracks that form in the crust of rocks on the surface.
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∙ 12y agoThere are many types of lava rock (rock formed from lava), but in all processes, the rapid cooling of lava at or near the surface creates this extrusive igneous rock.
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∙ 12y agoIt forms in a hole of rcks or dirt and magma in there to;)
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How are blocky lava and aa lava similar?
it hurts to walk on both, and they are both lava. Aa is a rough jagged surface, while I have no idea about blocky lava.
What type of lava does Arenal have?
blocky lava flow
Does Mount St Helens spew pahoehoe pillow Aa or Blocky lava?
Mount St Helens produces blocky lava.
What are the four types of lava that form at hot spots and their characteristics?
Aa is lava that forms a thick ,brittle crust . Pahoehoe is a lava that forms a thin crust. Pillow lava forms when lava erupts underwater. Blocky lava is kool, stiff lava that does not travel far from thr eruption site.
What is the geology term AAA?
Aa is a term for a blocky type of lava.
How are blocky lava and aa lava similar?
it hurts to walk on both, and they are both lava. Aa is a rough jagged surface, while I have no idea about blocky lava.
Can a stratovolcano erupt blocky lava?
Yes. Stratovolcanoes can erupt blocky lava flows, basaltic lava flows, or may erupt explosively.
What type of lava does Arenal have?
blocky lava flow
What are the three types of lava?
Pahoehoe lava, Aa lava, and Blocky lava
Does Mount St Helens spew pahoehoe pillow Aa or Blocky lava?
Mount St Helens produces blocky lava.
Is shaving gel similar to blocky lava?
Yes
What is AAA lava?
Lava that hardens into rough , jagged rocks with a crumbly feeling aka blocky lava
What are the four types of lava that form at hot spots and their characteristics?
Aa is lava that forms a thick ,brittle crust . Pahoehoe is a lava that forms a thin crust. Pillow lava forms when lava erupts underwater. Blocky lava is kool, stiff lava that does not travel far from thr eruption site.
What is the geology term AAA?
Aa is a term for a blocky type of lava.
Are all lava flows the same?
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.
What type of lava is erupted from Mount Kilimanjaro?
Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest mountain. The lava that comes out of this volcano is silica-poor lava that is very thick and chunky.
What type of lava forms rough jagged edges?
Block-lavas is considered to be the tougher and thicker form of lava.
