Which volcano has the greatest fire lake?

In summary, the conversation was about finding the largest and hottest fire lakes/places on Earth. The suggestion to do research and use Google was given, and it was mentioned that there are currently five lava lakes in the world. The largest lava lake is found in Nyiragongo, with other potential locations being Tungurahua and Merapi. More information can be found on the Wikipedia article about lava lakes.
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Eagle9
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Please tell me which active volcano on the Earth has got the largest fire lake (or moving (long) magma) like them below?
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And also, which fire lake has got the highest temperature? Briefly, I am looking for the largest and hottest fire lakes/places on the Earth :rolleyes:
 
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Have you done any research on this? Have you tried Google?
 
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phinds said:
Have you done any research on this? Have you tried Google?
Yes, I tried but nothing interesting found
 
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Eagle, you may want to take advice from Yoda: "No try, only do...do or do not." :-)

I googled Lava Lake, the fifth link ought to get you on your way:

Currently, there are only five lava lakes in the world: Erta Ale in Ethiopia, Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kilauea in Haiwaii, Mount Erebus in Antarctica and Villarrica in Chile.
 
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Astronuc
Thanks guys :smile:
 

1. What is a fire lake?

A fire lake, also known as a lava lake, is a body of molten lava contained within a volcanic crater. It is formed when lava accumulates at the bottom of a crater and solidifies, creating a fiery pool that can sometimes be seen glowing from the surface.

2. Which volcano has the largest fire lake?

The volcano with the largest fire lake is Nyiragongo, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its fire lake has a diameter of approximately 700 meters and can hold up to 8 million cubic meters of lava.

3. How do volcanoes form fire lakes?

Volcanoes form fire lakes when they are in a state of eruption, with the magma rising to the surface and spilling over into the crater. The lava then cools and hardens, creating a pool at the bottom of the crater.

4. Are fire lakes dangerous?

Fire lakes can be dangerous because they are extremely hot and unpredictable. They can cause explosive eruptions and lava flows, which can be hazardous to nearby communities. Therefore, it is important to stay a safe distance away from active fire lakes.

5. Can fire lakes be found on any type of volcano?

Fire lakes are typically found on shield volcanoes, which have gentle slopes and are characterized by frequent eruptions of fluid lava. However, they can also be found on other types of volcanoes, such as stratovolcanoes, if the conditions are right for a fire lake to form.

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