Lava channel

A lava channel is like a really long straw that lets melted rock (lava) flow out from a volcano. It’s like when you suck up a drink from a straw, but instead of sucking, the hot lava flows down the channel all by itself.

When a volcano erupts, the lava flows out of the top and spreads over the sides. But, as the lava travels, it cools down and starts to harden, creating a solid layer on top of the lava.

However, underneath the outer layer, the lava is still hot and can keep flowing. This is where the lava channel comes in. It’s a pathway made of cooled, solid lava on top and hot, flowing lava underneath.

The channel usually begins at the top of the volcano and travels down the sides until it reaches flat ground. The width of the channel can range from just a few feet to more than 100 feet wide.

Even though the lava is flowing really fast, the channel helps to control its path and prevent it from spreading out too much. The lava flows down the channel until it reaches its final destination, which could be the ocean or a nearby town.

So, think of a lava channel like a long straw that helps the lava to flow in a straight line, so it doesn’t make a big mess everywhere.