tumulus

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Term: tumulus
Definition:

A doming or small mound on the crest of a lava flow caused by pressure due to the difference in the rate of flow between the cooler crust and the more fluid lava below.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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