lava
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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
Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere, started spewing lava and ash on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
California is the biggest beneficiary of the lava of largess.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the paths are made of a smooth surface with little holes in it, like lava rock, so it’s no big deal if you’re barefoot the entire time.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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