溶岩

ようがん
Alternative writings: 熔岩
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Lava — molten rock that flows onto the Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption; it solidifies into rock when cooled.

Noun

Examples

火山が噴火して溶岩が麓まで流れた。

The volcano erupted and lava flowed down to the foothills.

溶岩が冷えて固まると新しい地形ができることがある。

When lava cools and solidifies, it can form new landforms.

近づくと溶岩の熱で空気が歪んで見えた。

When I got closer, the air looked distorted from the heat of the lava.