Would Lava Melt Concrete?
Less Dense Things Rise Above More Dense Things, So If You Attempt to Replicate the Actions of the Authorities in a Particularly Egregious 1997 Hollywood Movie...
Less dense things rise above more dense things, so if you attempt to replicate the actions of the authorities in a particularly egregious 1997 Hollywood movie and build a wall of concrete around a massive lava flow, it won't stop it – the blocks will float on top of it, heat up and begin to melt.
What can lava not melt?
The short answer is that while lava is hot, it's not hot enough to melt the rocks on the side of or surrounding the volcano. Most rocks have melting points higher than 700℃. ... But lava flows can set fire to grass, bushes, and trees.
What materials can withstand lava?
Since lava is typically around 2200 F, Platinum and Titanium would both be fine since they both have melting temperatures above 3000 F. Also, some ceramics could probably withstand these temperatures.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
