sagitt12 t1_jbt4dnp wrote on March 11, 2023 at 2:41 PM

Reply to comment by SpecterGT260 in Ancient dormant viruses found in permafrost, once revived, can infect amoeba. Findings hint at a much bigger problem—as the planet warms and the permafrost melts, there is a chance of viruses emerging that are capable of infecting humans by Wagamaga

This reminds me of the time in elementary school when we were on the topic of lava and the teacher said it kills. I asked if just a drop could kill a person and she said yes.

danielravennest t1_jbt7cn8 wrote on March 11, 2023 at 3:03 PM

It would give you a nasty burn, same as the heating element on a stove burner or toaster, which are about the same temperature.

The correct answer is "don't stand close to volcanic eruptions" because they can kill you in several ways (poison gases, heat, rock falls, etc.)