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An HVO scientist collects a molten lava sample using a rock hammer....

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An HVO scientist collects a molten lava sample using a rock hammer. Molten lava on the flow field for the last several months has had a temperature usually around 1,140 ?ºC, or just under 2,100 ?ºF, when collected and can blister exposed skin when this close.