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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when basaltic lava exhibits pahoehoe flow?
A)Formation of smooth, ropy lava surfaces✓
B)Development of steep, cone-shaped volcanoes
C)Creation of blocky, rough lava fields
D)Increased explosive eruption likelihood locally
💡 Explanation
Smooth, ropy surfaces result because pahoehoe flows exhibit Surface Tension effects, retaining heat and pliability, therefore forming curved shapes, rather than fragmenting like blocky flows, which radiate heat faster due to their higher surface area.
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