Photograph by J.D. Griggs on 4
April 1984
Standing waves in a fast-moving `a`a channel on Mauna
Loa Volcano Volcano, Hawai`i. The lava is moving from right
to left up and over the waves.
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Standing waves in a fast-moving lava flow appear to be
stationary relative to the lava that moves
over and through them, similar to standing waves in a water
stream. In Hawai`i, standing waves as high as 3 m have been
observed.