Lava lakes
Lava lakes are large volumes of molten lava, usually basaltic, contained in a volcanic vent, crater, or broad depression. The term is used to describe both lava lakes that are wholly or partly molten and those that are solidified.
Persistent lava lakes are a rare phenomenon. Only a few volcanoes have hosted persistent or near-persistent lava lakes during recent decades. A certain number of occurrences of temporary lava lakes (sometimes called lava ponds or lava pools, depending on their size and nature) have also been observed. (wiki)
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Hawaii Volcanoes | Kīlauea (two permanent lava lakes in both Halemaʻumaʻu and Pu'u O'o craters) | |
| Heard and McDonald Islands | Mawson Peak (Lava lake activity suggested by satellite remote-sensing data) | |
| Virunga National Park | Mount Nyiragongo (permanent lava lake) |
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