The Lava at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Moves Down Slope

question 6

Multiple Choice

The lava at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii moves down slope at speeds of 1-10 meters per second; fast for a lava flow. What could account for this?

• A) The lava is spewing out of the cone at fast speeds.
• B) The lava is more thin.
• C) The lava is very thick.
• D) The slope is steep.

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