lava

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Satellites have photographed the far side before, but the astronauts were the first human eyes to see some parts of the far side's surface and its vast craters and lava plains.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The astronauts have had geology training in order to be able to photograph and describe lunar features, including ancient lava flows and impact craters.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Scientists had already observed a lava dome forming at the center of the caldera over the past 3,900 years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Their findings suggest that L 98-59 d has a mantle made of molten silicate, similar to lava on Earth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Noon light followed him like lava into a stone room where somebody cooked in oil.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison