Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
molten-lava
noun
ˈmoʊltən ˈlævə
Definition
Molten lava is rock that has melted due to high temperatures and is expelled from a volcano during an eruption.
Examples
- The molten lava flowed down the side of the volcano, creating a river of fire.
- When the volcano erupted, molten lava spewed into the air, lighting up the night sky.
- Scientists study molten lava to understand the composition of Earth’s interior.
Meaning
It refers to the hot, liquid rock that flows during volcanic activity, often resulting in the formation of new land and geological structures.
Synonyms
- liquid rock
- lava
- igneous flow
