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Some information on geology

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There are three(3) types of lavas formed by volcanoes. Mafic, Intermediate, and Felsic.
Mafic(Basaltic)

  • %SiO2: < 50%
  • %FeMg: 4%
  • Temp: up to 1500C
  • Viscosity: Low
  • Eruptive Behavior: gentle
  • Distribution: divergent plate boundries, hot spots, convergent plate boundries
  • Intermediate(Andesitic)

  • %SiO2: ~60%
  • %FeMg: ~3%
  • Temp: ~1000C
  • Viscosity: Intermediate
  • Eruptive Behavior: explosive
  • Distribution: convergent plate boundries
  • Felsic(Rhyolitic)

  • %SiO2: >70%
  • %FeMg: 2%
  • Temp: 700C
  • Viscosity: High
  • Eruptive Behavior: explosive
  • Distribution: hot spots in continental crusts (Yellowstone National Park)