lava
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The pleasure here is less in the story than in the Fleischers’ artfulness in rendering such moments as Superman deploying his cape to shield Lois Lane from an oncoming rush of lava.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The smoother appearance of much of the terrain suggests that lava once flowed across the region.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
During “Firefall” in February — an annual phenomenon when sunlight lands on the water cascading from Horsetail Fall, making it glow orange and red, like molten lava — the crowds were reportedly nightmarish.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The confession results in confusion and anger erupting like molten lava from all sides, instantly corroding Emma’s bond with Charlie and her relationships with their friends.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
“You didn’t see the lava? Or the fire coming from under the doors? Or the hundreds of doors?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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