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Alenkinab
2 months ago
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The photograph shows hexagonal basalt columns on a mountain that formed from a volcanic eruption in Iceland. Which of the follow

ing is mostly likely true of the lava that formed these columns? A. It flowed very quickly. B. It was very thick. C. It solidified underground. D. It cooled very slowly.

Geography
2 answers:
Darina [297]2 months ago
7 0
The correct option is D: it cools very slowly.

gogolik [350]2 months ago
5 0
The accurate assertion is D: It cooled very slowly.

Explanation: Iceland, known as the Land of Fire, lies on the boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Situated on the Ring of Fire, it is home to active volcanoes that contribute to the formation of hexagonal basalt columns following volcanic eruptions. The cooling process profoundly alters the appearance of the resultant lava. Basalt, a volcanic rock abundant in iron and magnesium, forms when molten magma erupts as lava.

The image displayed below is taken from the Jokulsargljufur national park in Iceland.

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