We pulled in at the side of the road to visit the Lava Flow created by the Laki Eruption in 1783. The Lava Flow is 500 square miles in area, which is the largest Lava Flow from a single eruption. Straight away Mr. Pittam found his rock and tried to pronounce the word “a’a”!
Next we started to explore the Lava Flow, we found that it was covered in moss (which was very springy). The moss and soil were formed by the process known as “succession”. This is after the Lava has solidified and layers of vegetation have grown over the top. The Lava travelled 50km before it solidified.
We noticed the Lava Flow was much bigger than first anticipated, and it formed small mounds. We enjoyed walking over the Lava Flow as the moss was so springy underfoot.
Zak and Liam (Year 9)
Next we started to explore the Lava Flow, we found that it was covered in moss (which was very springy). The moss and soil were formed by the process known as “succession”. This is after the Lava has solidified and layers of vegetation have grown over the top. The Lava travelled 50km before it solidified.
We noticed the Lava Flow was much bigger than first anticipated, and it formed small mounds. We enjoyed walking over the Lava Flow as the moss was so springy underfoot.
Zak and Liam (Year 9)
