Can I roast a marshmallow over lava?

At more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the lava oozing out of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano will easily toast a marshmallow, but that doesn’t mean you should go out and start making volcanic s’mores.

On Monday, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) explained on Twitter that roasting marshmallows over scorching, molten rock is not a great idea for a multitude of reasons.

“Is it safe to roast marshmallows over volcanic vents?,” Twitter user Jay Furr asked the USGS Volcanoes account on Monday.

“Erm…we’re going to have to say no, that’s not safe. (Please don’t try!),” the USGS said in response. Read more…

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