molten

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In deeper layers, high pressure keeps gases dissolved in the molten rock, but once that pressure decreases, these gases escape and create bubbles.

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In contrast, chondrites retain primitive solar system dust as well as small molten droplets called chondrules.

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What drives the rumbling vibrations, called tremor, that occur when molten rock or gases travel upward through underground channels?

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The discovery focuses on rare natural glass called tektites, which form when a meteorite hits Earth with enough force to melt the surface and fling molten material vast distances.

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As the molten iron and nickel slowly cool, they form swirling convection currents in the outer core.

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