flood basalt (Q43669)
From geokb
A general term for basaltic lavas occurring in continental regions as vast accumulations of subhorizontal flows that have been erupted, probably from fissures, in rapid succession on a regional scale
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | flood basalt |
A general term for basaltic lavas occurring in continental regions as vast accumulations of subhorizontal flows that have been erupted, probably from fissures, in rapid succession on a regional scale |
