Environment
Red hot lava flowing on snow causes confusion
An Icelandic photographer posted footage on social media showing lava from the Sundhnúkagígar volcano flowing through snow without evaporating.
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What happens when volcanic lava flows into the sea?
Melting volcanic lava that encounters cold seawater can create toxic clouds containing water vapor, hydrocyanic acid and micro-ice casing stones.
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Hot lava rivers like the Sun flow from Canada to Russia
A research team found that molten lava flows through 9000 and Russia, 420 km wide and nearly as high as the Sun.
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Detecting ... elephant head on Mars
The image below makes people think of an elephant on Mars. But this is actually a lava flow that forms the shape of an elephant head. The photo was taken by a high-resol…
Environment
Hawaii: A series of 'lava' hot lava flows into the ocean
A volcano on the largest island in Hawaii sprayed lava streams into the ocean, creating a beautiful scene.
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Paddle board next to lava flow 1000 degrees Celsius
Brazilian kayaks Pedro Oliva, Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry have tried to experience the feeling of sailing near Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's island of Kauai.
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Monitor lava flow with 3D technology
Scientists have developed a technology that uses 3D imagery to study the flow of volcanic lava, to reduce human damage.