crater
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By comparing Dante's descriptions to modern theories of asteroid impacts and crater formation, researchers argue that the 14th-century poet envisioned an Earth-altering cosmic event long before scientists understood meteoritics.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
He told the group they could go up to the crater as long as they made sure to descend shortly afterwards.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
On Friday afternoon, Mount Dukono was still emitting volcanic material from its crater, according to one local resident assisting rescuers.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The usual answer is that an AI bust would crater the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
When the reporter approached him and asked what he thought of the quakes and the ash and the steam issuing from the new crater, the logger didn’t hesitate.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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