: molten rock that issues from a volcano or from a fissure in the surface of a planet (such as earth) or moon
also
: such rock that has cooled and hardened
Examples of lava in a Sentence
a flow of molten lava
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Most of the pits seem to be located in the moon’s ancient lava plains, according to the scientists.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 16 July 2024
In 1990, lava from nearby Kīlauea volcano engulfed the entire town, destroying 182 homes.
—Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
Most of the caves formed from the flow of ancient lava.
—Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2024
Streets nine miles out transform into molten asphalt lava.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 23 June 2024
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 16 July 2024
In 1990, lava from nearby Kīlauea volcano engulfed the entire town, destroying 182 homes.
—Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
Most of the caves formed from the flow of ancient lava.
—Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2024
Streets nine miles out transform into molten asphalt lava.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 23 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for lava
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“Lava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lava. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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