: 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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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
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Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
But recreational hikes still turn into instructional moments for Krebs, who stands maybe 5 feet 3 inches and could make a living off 100 barren miles of lava rock and lizards.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
As the lava advanced, the volcano erupted in a series of rare explosive bursts at the time.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
But recreational hikes still turn into instructional moments for Krebs, who stands maybe 5 feet 3 inches and could make a living off 100 barren miles of lava rock and lizards.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
As the lava advanced, the volcano erupted in a series of rare explosive bursts at the time.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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 26 Mar. 2026.
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