: 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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There’s also plenty of scenes of Floyd’s members hiking around volcanic lava from nearby Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in 79 A.D., burying the city.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Each time, the volcano has sent lava shooting high into the sky from caldera vents, creating a dramatic sight for park visitors.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Video shared on social media captured the lava shooting up and flowing on the ground.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Overlooking the historic city of Antigua, located around 9.3 miles northeast of the Acatenango summit, the Fuego volcano is known for its frequent eruptions, often sending clouds of ash and lava flows down its slopes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Each time, the volcano has sent lava shooting high into the sky from caldera vents, creating a dramatic sight for park visitors.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Video shared on social media captured the lava shooting up and flowing on the ground.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Overlooking the historic city of Antigua, located around 9.3 miles northeast of the Acatenango summit, the Fuego volcano is known for its frequent eruptions, often sending clouds of ash and lava flows down its slopes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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 2 Apr. 2025.
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