Rounded like cushions but born in fire, pillow lavas tell the story of volcanic eruptions beneath the sea. Formed by rapid cooling of basalt in water, they make up a major part of the upper oceanic crust and help geologists identify evidence of submarine volcanic activity and reconstruct ancient oceanic crust and plate tectonic settings. #GeologicalSurveyofIndia #GeoPedia #GeologyKeFunde #PillowLava #Volcanology #OceanicCrust #PlateTectonics #ChainofNature | Geological Survey of India
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Rounded like cushions but born in fire, pillow lavas tell the story of volcanic eruptions beneath the sea. Formed by rapid cooling of basalt in water, they make up a major part of the upper oceanic crust and help geologists identify evidence of submarine volcanic activity and reconstruct ancient oceanic crust and plate tectonic settings. #GeologicalSurveyofIndia #GeoPedia #GeologyKeFunde #PillowLava #Volcanology #OceanicCrust #PlateTectonics #ChainofNature | Geological Survey of India
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Nestled in the Keonjhar District of Odisha, the #Geoheritage site of Nomira Pillow Lava is a remarkable example of submarine volcanic activity from the Precambrian era. These bulbous lava formations offer a rare glimpse into ancient underwater eruptions — a true geological marvel and a must-visit for geotourism enthusiasts. #NomiraPillowLava #Odisha #IncredibleIndia #Geotourism #GSI | Geological Survey of India
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Nestled in the Keonjhar District of Odisha, the #Geoheritage site of Nomira Pillow Lava is a remarkable example of submarine volcanic activity from the Precambrian era. These bulbous lava formations offer a rare glimpse into ancient underwater eruptions — a true geological marvel and a must-visit for geotourism enthusiasts. #NomiraPillowLava #Odisha #IncredibleIndia #Geotourism #GSI | Geological Survey of India
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What does lava look like after it has cooled underwater? Well, it looks like this. These pillow lavas were imaged in 2017 (#TBT!) at Vailulu'u Seamount, within National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. Scientists think the lava flows are likely less than five years old, meaning they are pretty young (geologically speaking). The lava erupted and was instantly cooled by the chilly seawater — creating a snapshot in time. Learn more here: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1702
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What does lava look like after it has cooled underwater? Well, it looks like this. These pillow lavas were imaged in 2017 (#TBT!) at Vailulu'u Seamount, within National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. Scientists think the lava flows are likely less than five years old, meaning they are pretty young (geologically speaking). The lava erupted and was instantly cooled by the chilly seawater — creating a snapshot in time. Learn more here: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1702
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