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Lava Types

2 mentions in 1 episode

Different compositions of lava from different volcanic sources, including basaltic and andesite rhyolite, which have different properties and behaviors.

Mentions

When Movies Screw Up the Science

  • 18:18

    Cascades volcanoes have andesite rhyolite lavas that are viscous like peanut butter.

  • 19:05

    Movies treat all lava the same but different volcanoes produce different types.