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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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A volcano famous for its glowing lava lake is hiding a surprisingly complex system of magma deep underground.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Lava tubes form when the outer surface of flowing lava cools and hardens while molten rock continues moving beneath it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Once the lava drains away, it can leave behind hollow tunnels.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

But surprisingly, we've found evidence that the majority of lava worlds -- similar in composition to Earth and Venus but much, much hotter -- might have atmospheres.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

The book creeps into my dreams and chases me around and around a softball diamond inside a field of lava.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone


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