When lava is underground in its molten state it is called magma. As it reaches the ground and comes into contact with air it is called lava.
There are two main types of lava pahoehoe (pa-hoy-hoy) and a'a (ah ah). Mouseover to
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| Types of Lava When lava is underground in its molten state it is called magma. As it reaches the ground and comes into contact with air it is called lava. There are two main types of lava pahoehoe (pa-hoy-hoy) and a'a (ah ah). Mouseover to
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