Can turtles float on lava

Answer:Technically, yes; because lava is molten rock, which weighs more than the turtle; so by Newton's third law of motion, the turtle will remain buoyant. However, magma is at a temperature at which the organic compounds that make up the turtle will ignite; so, the turtle would die, and quickly be consumed in flame. Thus, it would float; but not for long. Answer:Not while they are alive.