Lava Plateaus

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LAVA PLATEAUS

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What are they?

  • Lava plateaus are extensive areas of flood basalt which are formed by the extensive eruption of basaltic lava over a large area.
    • "Volcano Picture Glossary Lava Plateau". Explorevolcanoes.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 12 Feb. 2017.
  • A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earths land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.
    • Society, National and National Society. "Plateau". National Geographic Society. N.p., 2017. Web. 12 Feb. 2017.
  • The two types of plateau:
    • A dissected plateau forms as a result of

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