lava
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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
These lava worlds are so-named because the surface facing their star is likely melted rock.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Soon they’d fill with water, and with what writer McPhee called “rock porridge,” a cold rolling lava of mud and debris and boulders the size of Volkswagens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"The threat from an eruption comes from the ejection of incandescent rocks accompanied by heavy ashfall. Another potential hazard arises from lava flows if the eruption resumes and continues," agency head Lana Saria said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Cat knew he was playing the hot lava game.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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