Aa lava
Part of Hall of Planet Earth.
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Part of Hall of Planet Earth.
Aa (pronounced “ah-ah”) lava is more solidified and flows sluggishly compared to its more fluid counterpart, pahoehoe. Aa consists of rough, jagged, uneven pieces that tumble forward and over each other as the flow moves down the slope.
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