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Why are large fields of felsic lava flows rare ?

Asked Feb 2, 2012, 08:14 PM — 4 Answers
Explain why large fields of felsic lava flows are rare

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Feb 2, 2012, 08:15 PM
What makes some lavas more fluid than others?
What makes some lavas more fluid than others?
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Feb 2, 2012, 08:16 PM
How is the explosivity of a volcano related to its magma chemistry?
How is the explosivity of a volcano related to its magma chemistry?
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Feb 2, 2012, 08:18 PM
How does the chemistry & gas content of magma determine the shape of a volcano?
How does the chemistry & gas content of magma determine the shape of a volcano?
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Apr 11, 2012, 02:26 PM
Felsic lava is highly viscous, it consists of a polymer structure. therefore it does not flow too much. Hotter felsic lava, however, can flow longer.
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