When basaltic lava reach the ocean they:

A) cause lava fountains at the vent on land
B) form pillow basalts
C) can flow long distances on top of the water
D) form circular calderas
E) all of these

Pillow Basalts

Formations typically found underwater, created when lava cools rapidly, forming a distinctive pillow-shaped structure.

Basaltic Lava

A type of lava that is low in silica content, highly fluid, and originates from the partial melting of the upper mantle.

Lava Fountains

Explosive volcanic eruptions that eject lava high into the air in a spectacular display, often from a single vent or fissure.