It’s true that lava is hot enough to burn up some of our trash. When Kilauea erupted on the Big island of Hawaii in 2018, the lava flows were hotter than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 Celsius).

HAWAII (WCBD) – One of the world’s most active volcanos, Hawaii’s Kilauea, erupted Monday, marking episode 16 of the eruption since late December. The United States Geological Survey said ...

In the top panel, lava rises in the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu prior to Episode 14 on March 19. Note that only a faint, hazy gas plume is visible near the right edge of the lava surface. In the ...