For Lava we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Earth Science, Geologic, Nature, Oceanography, Physical Geography, Planetary Science, Science, Speleological and Volcano.

Lava (Earth Science)

Magma which has reached the surface through a volcanic eruption. The term is most commonly applied to streams of liquid rock that flow from a crater or fissure. It also refers to cooled and solidified rock.

Lava (Geologic)

Magma that reaches the Earth’s surface through a volcanic eruption. When cooled and solidified, forms extrusive (volcanic) igneous rock.

Lava (Nature)

Molten rock (magma) that extrudes through a volcano

Lava (Oceanography)

Molton rock that flows throughs volcanoes and other gaps in the crust on to the Earth's surface.

Lava (Physical Geography)

Molten magma released from a volcanic vent or fissure.

Lava (Planetary Science)

Fluid magma that flows onto the surface of a planet or moon; erupted from a volcano or fissure. Also, the rock formed by solidification of this material.

Lava (Science)

Molten rock extruded onto the surface of the Earth, as by a volcano.

Lava (Speleological)

Molten rock that is capable of flowing on the surface or in lava tubes. Also volcanic rock solidified from magma. See 'pahoehoe' and 'aa' for specific types.
Lava Cave term.

Lava (Volcano)

Magma which has reached the surface through a volcanic eruption. The term is most commonly applied to streams of liquid rock that flow from a crater or fissure. It also refers to cooled and solidified rock.

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