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    In a Series of Basaltic Lava Flows on Hawaii, the Top
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In a Series of Basaltic Lava Flows on Hawaii, the Top

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In a series of basaltic lava flows on Hawaii, the top and bottom of each flow is difficult to distinguish just by looking at the layers of rock. What are some rock characteristics (texture, mineralogy, etc.)and other features that you might use to recognize individual lava flows?

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