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Instructions Magma Formation Lava Flow Behavior (1) Observing Submarine Lava (2) Observing Subaerial Lava (3) 'A'ā and Pahoehoe (4) Iceland Laki Fissure 1783 Fieldwork (5) Advancing Lava Flows (6) Local Impacts (7) Global Impacts Laki Sulfur Content (8) Sulfur Discharge (9) Climate Hypothesis (10)
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Simulate a Lava Flow

Choose any combination of magma type and flow rate, then push the "Start Eruption" button below to simulate a lava flow eruption. Use your observations to complete Task 1.

Eruption Controls
Magma Type
Volume Rate
Basalt
High
Andesite
Low
Rhyolite
Magma Viscosity (poise)
1x1011
Volume Rate
1000 m3/s
Start Eruption
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