So, this is how geologists collect hot lava

So, this is how geologists collect hot lava

Geologist Tim Orr has quite a job.

This 2017 clip shows how geologists sample lava from active volcanic sites.

This video was captured in Hawaii.

The lava is quickly put in a bucket of water to quench it.

Changes in the lava chemistry provide information on the magma plumbing system, and regular sampling provides a long term record of these changes.