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Which type Of lava would most likely form lava tube caves: a'a or pahoehoe
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It's from the Hawaiian language and means the words "shiny, glassy surface, and smooth". The type of lava you want to know is Pahoehoe lava. Lava tubes are usually floored with it.
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