Get the Six Lava Flow Types or Morphologies Explained
There are six lava flow types or morphologies: pahoehoe, aa, blocky lava, pillow lava, sheet flow, and lobate. The first three are subaerial, and the
Submarine volcanic eruptions
What Are Pillow Lavas? How and Where Do the Form?
Pillow lavas are mound-like tubular, nearly spherical, or pillow-shaped structures associated primarily with submarine or underwater basaltic volcanism. They usually measure 0.1-1 meter or more
What Are Sheet Flow Lavas and How Do They Form?
A sheet flow is a type of submarine lava flow. It has a broad lateral extent relative to its thickness, making it look more like