Meaning
熔岩 refers to molten rock that flows from a volcano or volcanic vent. It can describe both the hot liquid rock while flowing and the solidified rock after cooling. This is a technical geological term commonly used in scientific contexts and news reports about volcanic activity.
Usage
This word is primarily used in formal, scientific, or educational contexts when discussing volcanoes, geology, or natural disasters. Native speakers would use it in documentaries, textbooks, or news reports about volcanic eruptions. It's not part of everyday casual conversation unless specifically discussing volcanic phenomena.
Examples
- 01火山爆发后，炽热的熔岩从山顶流了下来。, .After the volcano erupted, scorching hot lava flowed down from the summit.
- 02科学家们正在研究这座岛屿上古老的熔岩层。.Scientists are studying the ancient lava layers on this island.
Characters
Measure words
- 股一股熔岩
- 层一层熔岩
Common collocations
- 熔岩流lava flow
- 熔岩喷发lava eruption
- 熔岩湖lava lake
Origin
The word combines 熔 (to melt) with 岩 (rock), literally meaning 'melted rock,' which accurately describes the nature of lava as molten stone material.