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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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"The threat from an eruption comes from the ejection of incandescent rocks accompanied by heavy ashfall. Another potential hazard arises from lava flows if the eruption resumes and continues," agency head Lana Saria said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

"We create, basically, a tornado – a violent vortex inside the tunnel," says Helming, as he explains how this helps the machine to suck away debris, which at times takes the form of lava.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

They hired a crew to jackhammer away much of the concrete and replace it with crushed black lava rock from C&M Topsoil.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

A lava dome has been forming near the center of Kikai caldera for approximately 3,900 years.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

She tried playing Mario Kart but kept losing focus and falling into deep lava pits.

From "George" by Alex Gino




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