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Plenty of metals have high enough melting points that they would not melt in lava.

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Does volcanic lava burn everything?

yes it could probably burn through anything or most things because this has basically come from the core of the earth and you can guess how hot that would be. ^adding to that...it can "burn" anything, absolutely. As far as "burning through", "melting", "melting through" or "liquifying" everything...no. There are some things that can resist it...concrete and Iron (Iron's melting point is 2750°F...while Lava is on average 1300-2400°F), steel and other metals, as well as dirt and other rocks would not be "melted" by it.


Why is lava dangerous?

Lava can reach temperatures of over 1,200 degrees Celsius, causing severe burns and damage to anything it touches. It can also release toxic gases when it flows, posing a threat to health. Additionally, lava can flow rapidly and unpredictably, making it difficult to escape its path.


What kind of damage can lava flow cause?

The effects of lava flows are the lava hardening and making and island, making land higher, or damaging more land. Also, the lava leading to the sea and making the island bigger( if the volcano is on an island)


What can't lava burn?

Lava can burn most materials it comes into contact with, but there are some things that can resist its heat, such as certain types of metals like steel or ceramics designed for high temperatures. Additionally, large bodies of water or very wet materials can sometimes cool down and solidify the lava before it can burn them.


What are the three hazards volcanic eruptions?

The three major products of volcanic eruptions are ash, gas, and lava. Ash can cause asphyxiation, building collapses, and lahars (mudflows). Lava bombs burn buildings and forests, and flows can burn and bury anything they roll over. Hot and poisonous gases can kill people and wildlife and destroy vegetation. Volcanoes cause damage in three ways: blast, heat, and ground shock. The blast from an eruption can flatten trees for miles and destroy even the strongest structures. The heat released can cause widespread fires, and molten rock can bury anything nearby. The ground shock can have the force of an earthquake as magma moves underground. This can cause cave-ins, subsidence, and landslides of rock and mud. And, as with earthquakes, explosive eruptions can trigger tsunamis.

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What can runny lava burn?

Virtually anything it comes in contact with.


Can you use lava for anything?

Yes to Burn stuff that's all :P


Can lava burn through bones?

Different rocks have different melting/burning temperatures. So it depends on how hot the lava is (it cools slowly over time once it reaches the surface from a volcano) and what kind of stone it is in contact with. For example, limestone is destroyed at a lower temperature than granite.


How can lava not burn rock?

Lava does not burn rock because rock is not flammable.


Can a lava destroy the White House?

Lava is only a conspiracy. There is no such thing as lava.


Does volcanic lava burn everything?

yes it could probably burn through anything or most things because this has basically come from the core of the earth and you can guess how hot that would be. ^adding to that...it can "burn" anything, absolutely. As far as "burning through", "melting", "melting through" or "liquifying" everything...no. There are some things that can resist it...concrete and Iron (Iron's melting point is 2750°F...while Lava is on average 1300-2400°F), steel and other metals, as well as dirt and other rocks would not be "melted" by it.


Can lava rocks destroy a whole town?

Lava is a liquid, not rocks.


Does the lava destroy the volcano itself?

No.


What substances does lava destroy?

everthing


What can zombies and creepers destroy in Minecraft?

No creepers can't destroy obsidian blocks but they can destroy a working portal.


Can lava burn people?

yes


Will you melt if you stand in lava?

No. You will burn.