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pahoehoe

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pahoehoe: see lava lava (lä`və), molten rock that erupts on the earth's surface, either on land or under the ocean, by a volcano or through a fissure.
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High temperature pahoehoe flows near vents have smooth "ropey" surfaces (Williams and McBirney, 1979, pp.
Igneous rock associations 4. Oceanic island volcanism I mineralogy ... by Mallory-Greenough, Leanne M. / Geoscience Canada
From the chopper, Edmonds treks over the sugar-textured pahoehoe (pah-hoy-hoy) lava.
Island of fire: do volcanoes send out warnings before popping their ... by Bryner, Jeanna / Science World
Not all lava is the same: A pahoehoe (pa-hoy-hoy) lava flow travels quickly and often forms smooth, ropy patterns, while an aa (ah-ah) lava flow moves slowly and hardens to form sharp chunks.
The amazing world of volcanoes: show your students the secrets of the ... by Rhodes, Mackie / Instructor (1990)
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