Editing Lava

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[[File:Lava CBW.png|thumb|Crash runs next to a pit of lava while being chased by a [[triceratops]] in the Bone Yard level of ''Crash Bandicoot: Warped''.]]
'''Lava''' is a boiling red or orange liquid that appears in the ''[[Crash Bandicoot (franchise)|Crash Bandicoot]]'' games as a recurring hazard. If [[Crash Bandicoot|Crash]] or another playable character touches lava, they either instantly lose a [[extra life|life]] or take damage, depending on the game.

==History==
===Main series===
====''Crash Bandicoot''====
In ''[[Crash Bandicoot (game)|Crash Bandicoot]]'', lava appears in the boss fight against [[Koala Kong]], and separates him from Crash. If Crash touches the lava, he takes damage.

====''Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back''====
In ''[[Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back]]'', lava is found in the secret path of [[Hangin' Out]], en route to [[Totally Fly]]. Some lava is visible on the floor and portals of the fourth [[Warp Room]].

====''Crash Bandicoot: Warped''====
In ''[[Crash Bandicoot: Warped]]'', lava appears as a hazard in the prehistoric levels, such as [[Bone Yard]]. Lava is found in small pools or large streams. If Crash touches the lava and has [[Aku Aku]]'s protection, he takes damage. Otherwise, if Crash touches the lava, he loses a life, and his death animation shows him burning to ashes.

====''Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure''====
In ''[[Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure]]'', there are lava streams and drizzles in the ruin levels.

====''Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex''====
In ''[[Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex]]'', streams of lava are seen in [[Fahrenheit Frenzy]], and the level [[Crash and Burn]] has lava pouring from a volcano at the center.

====''Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced''====
In ''[[Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced]]'', lava appears in the island levels and during the boss fight against [[Coco]].

====''Crash Twinsanity''====
In ''[[Crash Twinsanity]]'', lava appears as a hazard during the boss fight against [[Dingodile]]. It also appears as a hazard in one segment of [[Ant Agony]].

===Racing games===
====''Crash Team Racing''====
In ''[[Crash Team Racing]]'', lava appears in the track [[Mystery Caves]], where pours out of statue mouths to form a large streams. The lava does not harm or affect the racers.

====''Crash Nitro Kart''====
In ''[[Crash Nitro Kart]]'', lava appears in [[Meteor Gorge]] and [[Barin Ruins]]. It also appears in the background of [[Inferno Island]].

====''Crash Tag Team Racing''====
In ''[[Crash Tag Team Racing]]'', lava appears as a hazard in [[Tyrannosaurus Wrecks]]. Because Crash does not have any health or lives, he simply respawns whenever he touches the lava.

===''Crash Bash''===
In ''[[Crash Bash]]'', lava is featured as a hazard in the center part of the arena in [[Dante's Dash]], during the prehistoric segment.

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[[Category:Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced objects]]
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