© 2008 Colin McNulty
/ Small World Images
Image No : RA2143
Pahoehoe lava on Santiago Island. This "ropey" lava is formed by slowly cooling basaltic lava which forms shapes reminiscent of coils of rope. This lave is over 100 years old, yet it looks like it just flowed yesterday.
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