Figure 14.34 Lava flow on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. (credit: J. P. Eaton, U.S. Geological Survey)

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The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is the world’s most active, disgorging about 5×105 m3 of 1200ºC lava per day. What is the rate of heat transfer out of Earth by convection if this lava has a density of 2700 kg/m3 and eventually cools to 30ºC ? Assume that the specific heat of lava is the same as
that of granite.

Figure 14.34 Lava flow on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. (credit: J. P.
Eaton, U.S. Geological Survey)
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 14.34 Lava flow on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. (credit: J. P. Eaton, U.S. Geological Survey)
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