molten
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Scientists have discovered that molten rock deep inside Earth can store far more oxygen than previously believed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
For one, they may change how scientists understand ancient magma oceans, vast regions of molten rock believed to have existed during the early evolution of Earth and other rocky planets.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Under this understanding, the oxygen content is determined by the quantities and electrical charge states of other elements in the molten rock, including silicon, magnesium, and iron.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
As it moves upward, the surrounding pressure decreases, reducing the amount of oxygen the molten rock can retain.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
There was a bit of a breeze on the water, but even the wind seemed molten to them as they climbed into the shell.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Rocks and Minerals - Introductory
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Earth Science - High School
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