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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Pahoehoe Pahoehoe The term 'Pahoehoe' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as ' Pahoehoe (pronounced 'pah-hoy-hoy' - a Hawaiian term), is lava that in solidified form is characterized by a smooth, billowy, or ropy surface. Pahoehoe is a Hawaiian term for basaltic lava that has a smooth, hummocky, or ropy surface. A pahoehoe flow typically advances as a series of small lobes and toes that continually break out from a cooled crust. The surface texture of pahoehoe flows varies widely, displaying all kinds of bizarre shapes often referred to as lava sculpture'. Previous 5 Terms: paedology paedophobia paedotrophy paginal paging system Next 5 Terms: Paid diversion Paid lunch (or breakfast, supper, or snack) paidonosology palaceous palaeoanthropology About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.