Pahoehoe Flow

The surface of a ropy pahoehoe flow. The ropes form when the still-plastic surface skin is forced to move by the still molten lava below. The smooth piece between the ropes is about 10 cm long and squeezed up after the ropes formed. (January 1985)


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