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lava field

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lava field [′lä·və ‚fēld]
(geology)
A wide area of lava flow; it is commonly several square kilometers in area and forms along the base of a large compound volcano or on the flanks of shield volcanoes.


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This was before we crunched through another lava field, rolled through a sweeping turn and suddenly watched the Blue Pool reveal itself to us while simultaneously taking our breath away.
On a helicopter tour over the lava fields surrounding the volcanoes of Waimea, Peter noticed something unusual on the ground.
Someday, the ancient lava field that holds the carvings will probably be buried beneath a fresh flow.
 
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