lava
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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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