Lava Temperature & Properties: Why You Can't Swim in It
No, you cannot swim in lava. Lava is extremely hot, molten rock that erupts from volcanoes. The temperature of lava can reach up to 1,200 degrees Celsius (2,200 degrees Fahrenheit). Human skin begins to burn at temperatures as low as 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit). Additionally, lava is very dense, so it would be impossible for a person to stay afloat.
