Pahoehoe

A Hawaiian term for a lava flow that has a surface flow structure appearance that looks like coiled rope or cord. A type of lava flow whose surface is glassy, smooth, and undulating; the lava is basaltic, glassy, and porous. Also known as ropy lava. See aa for contrast.

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