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empty cave. Lava tubes are common in low-viscosity volcanic systems. Lava tubes are important as they are able to transport molten lava much further

Martian lava tubes are volcanic caverns on Mars that are believed to form as a result of fast-moving, basaltic lava flows associated with shield volcanism

Lunar lava tubes are lava tubes on the Moon formed during the eruption of basaltic lava flows. When the surface of a lava flow cools, it hardens and the

aperture or lava tube, which can conduct molten rock many kilometres from the vent without cooling appreciably. Often these lava tubes drain out once the

deposition of secondary speleothems in lava tubes. Lava Beds National Monument has the largest concentration of lava tubes in North America. One has electrical

more than 50 lava tubes Wiri Lava Cave Alofaaga Blowholes Lunar lava tube Martian lava tube Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lava tubes. "Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

The Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes (Korean: 제주 화산섬과 용암 동굴) is a World Heritage Site in Jeju Province, South Korea. It was inscribed as one of the

Lava caves - caves formed in volcanic rock. Lava tubes - primary caves formed as lava conduits during volcanic eruptions. Lunar lava tubes - lava tubes

of overlaying lava. These structures help further the propagation of lava, as the walls of the tube insulate the lava within. Lava tubes can account for

Lava tubes are the most common and extensive type of lava cave. Lava tubes usually form in pahoehoe lava flows, though exceptions exist. As the lava is