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Aa Lava Flow

A strong channelized Aa lava flow (a lava river) on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Channels in Aa flows develop behind the tall advancing toes and help to push the sluggish lava forward. Note the smooth pahoehoe surrounding the channel. Also note the burned vegetation near the lava flow.
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Title:
Aa Lava Flow
Caption:
A strong channelized Aa lava flow (a lava river) on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Channels in Aa flows develop behind the tall advancing toes and help to push the sluggish lava forward. Note the smooth pahoehoe surrounding the channel. Also note the burned vegetation near the lava flow.
Credit:
Album / Science Source / STEPHEN & DONNA O'MEARA
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Image size:
3507 x 3360 px | 33.7 MB
Print size:
29.7 x 28.4 cm | 11.7 x 11.2 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
ÂÂ CHANNELIZED ERUPTION FLOW GEOLOGY HAWAI'I HAWAII HAWAIIAN KILAUEA LAVA PAHOEHOE VOLCANIC VOLCANO VOLCANOLOGY VULCAN VULCANO