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ALKALINE LAVA [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
CONT

The type of lava erupted by Nyiragongo and many volcanoes in the East Rift zone of Africa, called alkaline lava, has an extremely low viscosity, making it almost as fluid as water. Alkaline lava has a melting temperature in excess of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

OBS

alkaline lava: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
DEF

Lave qui contient un pourcentage particulièrement élevé de potassium (K) et de sodium (Na), soit par rapport à l'aluminium (Al), soit par rapport à la Silice (Si).

OBS

lave alcaline : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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