Samarinda, IDN Times – If you have ever seen a volcanic eruption, then you will realize that there is lava inside. Lava pijar is a hot liquid that comes from melted magma, so that it ignites fire from the crater of the mountain.
It’s usually pretty easy to see the lava when you observe the eruption process volcano. However, of course this will still be dangerous because it has hot clouds with ordinary wide speed. To get to know incandescent lava, consider the following facts.
1. The process of forming lava
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Maybe you are curious about how lava can form so that it appears when an eruption occurs. Of course this lava was not formed suddenly, because there is a process behind it.
Reported The Geological Society, Lava is formed when magma erupts from a volcano. When the pressure is released, the gas will dissolve and come out of the magma, so that the composition of the lava changes.
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2. The average temperature of the lava
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If you’re wondering how hot lava is, then the answer is very hot. This is what makes lava a separate threat in the event of a volcanic eruption.
Reported U.S. Geological Survey, The average temperature of the lava can reach around 1,250 degrees Celsius. The heat of the lava is enough to melt the skin when it comes into contact with the liquid.
3. The actual form of lava
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Most people probably only see lava from a great distance. This makes it impossible for you to be sure exactly what the lava actually looks like.
Reported The Conversation, lava has a red color, looks fiery, some are solid and liquid, and looks a little dark. Lava which is molten rock will certainly appear very hot, to the point that it exceeds the surface of the Earth.
4. Danger caused by lava
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If you ask whether lava is dangerous or not, then the answer is dangerous. However, the level of danger that lava has is actually not too big when a volcanic eruption occurs.
Reported USGS.gov, actually the possibility of death caused by lava flow can be said to be very rare. This is because most of the lava flows move slowly, so people can run away from them. Except if you approach it on purpose and get hit by body parts directly.
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