I would like to know the temp. of molten lava?

rocky Cupar School

Hi Cupar School,

The temperature of basalt, which is the hottest type of lava, is usually between 1140 and 1170 degrees C when it is erupted. Dacite, the type of lava that forms the lava domes at volcanoes like Mt. St. Helens and Pinatubo, is usually around 800-900 degrees C.

Sincerely,

Scott Rowland 

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