Lava Flow

Lava Flow

Lava flow, a fundamental geological phenomenon, involves the effusion of molten rock from a volcano or fissure, spreading over the Earth's surface. Originating from the mantle, lava typically emerges at temperatures between 700°C and 1,200°C. Upon reaching the surface, it can travel several kilometers, influenced by factors like viscosity, slope gradient, and eruption rate. As lava cools, it solidifies into various forms such as pahoehoe, with smooth, ropy surfaces, and 'a'a, characterized by rough, clinkery textures. Lava flows contribute to the formation of volcanic landscapes, create new land, and influence local ecosystems. Over geological timescales, these flows can build extensive lava plateaus and shield volcanoes, shaping the Earth's surface and providing insights into the planet's internal processes.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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