Lava Pools

Lava Pools are Generated Structures that were added in Update 0.9.0. They are, as their name suggests, pools of lava. Although they can be found above ground, Lava Pools are more common underground.

Lava pools typically spawn bordered with Stone, most commonly in Biomes. Occasionally, when spawning near water, the lava flow can form a natural Cobblestone Generator. This more common near ravines with waterfalls. If you happen to see a few trees on fire, a cause of that may have been a lava pool.

Trivia

 * This is the cause of death for many new players, either not knowing the danger of lava or not seeing the pool.
 * Despite the risk, lava pools often are close to valuable ores such as diamond.
 * Having a bucket of water, can save your life with quick reactions by putting out the lava.
 * A player can easily tell where a lava pool is underground due to the strong light given off by the lava, especially in magnitude.
 * Lava Pools are more common in y levels below 13.