The third basalt-forming environment is a continental environment where a mantle plume or hotspot delivers enormous amounts of basaltic lava through the continental crust and up to Earth's surface. These eruptions can be from either vents or fissures.They have produced the largest basalt flows on the continents.t has a composition similar to gabbro. The difference between basalt and gabbro is that basalt is a fine-grained rock while gabbro is a coarse-grained rock. Basalt underlies more of Earth's surface than any other rock type. Most areas within Earth's ocean basins are underlain by basalt.
It's the hot bright sun beaming down on the white sand in the water. The sand in Bahamas is finer than most if not all United States Beach's therefor causing a reflection. Witch results in beautiful blue and clear water. Badreddine Chakaf.
This gorgeous teardrop-shaped bay is a famous movie location and changes color with the light of day: A picture-perfect location for a refreshing swim. Visit the world-famous Blue Lagoon and swim in the clear water of this natural pool or explore the rocky shores. As you plunge in Jamaicaâs largest spring-fed lagoon, you can feel the warm currents of the Caribbean Sea brush against the cool spring water.