Meaning & use

lava flow

noun·Academic

A stream of molten rock that flows from an erupting volcano across the land surface.

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The lava flow slowly advanced toward the village, forcing residents to evacuate.

Scientists tracked the lava flow's path using satellite images.

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"Lava" refers to the molten rock itself, while "lava flow" describes its movement across the surface.

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