what are the different types of lava
The three different types of lava differ in composition and flow rate. Rhyolitic lava is the slowest moving type of lava, since it has a high viscosity due to a high silica concentration. Basaltic lava is the fastest moving lava because of its low viscosity resulting from a low silica content.
Mafic lavas are lavas rich in iron and magnesium, while being low in silica. Basalt is the solidified version of mafic lava. Mafic lavas are the most common lava type on earth. Mafic lavas are also the hottest lavas and normally erupt at over 900 degrees Celsius - that's 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit!