Pillow lavas are associated with ____________.

A)continental rhyolitic eruptions
B)continental basaltic eruptions
C)submarine rhyolitic eruptions
D)submarine basaltic eruptions

Question

Pillow lavas are associated with ____________.

A)continental rhyolitic eruptions 
B)continental basaltic eruptions 
C)submarine rhyolitic eruptions 
D)submarine basaltic eruptions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pillow lavas are formed during submarine basaltic eruptions, where lava exits the volcanic vent and flows into the ocean, causing it to rapidly cool and contract, creating distinctive pillow-shaped structures.

Pillow Lavas Are Associated with ____________