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25 June 2004 - 0549

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Similar process as in left image. These two images show that active flows with `a`a surface crust can disgorge fluid lava the can cool to smooth pahoehoe. The terms `a`a and pahoehoe are best used for the solidified products only and should not be applied to flowing lava. 0549.

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