Lava: meaning, definitions and examples
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lava
[ หlษห.vษ ]
geology phenomenon
Lava is molten rock that emerges from a volcano during an eruption. As it flows from the vent, it cools and solidifies, forming igneous rock. Lava can vary in composition and temperature, producing different types of volcanic rock formations.
Synonyms
igneous rock, magma (when underground), volcanic rock.
Examples of usage
- The lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
- Scientists study lava samples to understand volcanic activity.
- When lava cools, it can create stunning landscapes.
- The island was formed by repeated lava flows.
Translations
Translations of the word "lava" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lava
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lava
๐ฎ๐ฉ lava
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lawa
๐ฏ๐ต ๆบถๅฒฉ
๐ซ๐ท lave
๐ช๐ธ lava
๐น๐ท lav
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ lรกva
๐ธ๐ฐ lรกva
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅฒฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ lava
๐ฎ๐ธ lava
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐะฒะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lava
๐ฒ๐ฝ lava
Etymology
The word 'lava' comes from the Italian term 'lava', which refers to 'streams of water', derived from the Latin 'labes', meaning 'a fall' or 'a slide'. The term was first used in the context of geology and volcanology in the early 18th century. It became prevalent after the studies of volcanic eruptions in Italy, particularly the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius. Over the years, the meaning of 'lava' has expanded beyond just the molten rock itself to encompass the material ejected during volcanic activity, leading to significant developments in our understanding of geology and the processes that shape our planet.