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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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The findings may therefore have implications beyond Nicaragua, particularly for other active volcanoes that contain persistent lava lakes and complex underground magma systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 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

The goal of the program, which is looking at 10 ultra-hot lava worlds, is to see if there's a critical temperature over which you start seeing planets with atmospheres.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

On the distant horizon, Kyle could see a volcano spewing molten lava.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein


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