Kipuka

Pahoehoe Lava A'a' Lava Lava Flow Lava Fountain Lava Pillow Lava Lake Lava Formations Hummock Hornito Kipuka Tumulus Lava Delta Lava Dome Lava Tube Tree Mold When a small piece of land is completely surrounded by lava flows, a kipuka is formed. The kapuka usually forms as several lava flows circle around a hilltop or rise in the ground. The plants at the top of the kapuka usually are not killed by the lava.

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1. USGS Volcano Photo Glossary - http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Products/Pglossary/pglossary.html Last visited 3-5-03