Meaning & use
lava flow
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.
A note on using this word
"Lava" refers to the molten rock itself, while "lava flow" describes its movement across the surface.
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