Lava lakes are large volumes of molten lava, usually basaltic, contained in a volcanic vent, crater, or broad depression. The term is used to describe both lava lakes that are wholly or partly …

Lava lakes are lakes of molten or solidified lava in volcanic craters or depressions. They may form when a vent or crater becomes partially filled with molten lava. Most lava lakes are comprised …

Often used as a barrier rather than a trap proper, but with the right mechanisms and delivery chutes, a Lava Pit can make for a delightful surprise at the end of a long drop. Often found in a …

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Apr 1, 2021 · Crust over a lava lake rising in a pit shaped like a funnel may slowly open gaps between the crust edge and the pit walls. The crust around the edges are the newest and …

They form on an existing hardened surface, and most are too small to enter. They are created by flowing lava that turns itself inside out. Sometimes referred to as "toes," they are thought to be …

A lava tube is a type of lava cave formed when a low- viscosity lava flow develops a continuous and hard crust, which thickens and forms a roof above the still-flowing lava stream.

Apr 18, 2023 · Inflation pits (also known as lava-rise pits) are uninflated zones of an inflated flow where the solid upper crust and hardened bottom surface were not separated by further …

Apr 27, 2020 · Inflation pits commonly include blocky material on their floors and may superficially resemble skylights formed by the local collapse of a lava tube's roof, but the origin of the pits …

The Wapi lava field, southeast of the Craters of the Moon lava field, covers about 325 km2 (125 mi2), and consists of a low shield volcano formed during an eruption about 2,270 years ago …