Could Earthly Lava Structures Help Us Colonize Space?

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Could Earthly Lava Structures Help Us Colonize Space?

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Tunnels made from lava flows in Hawaii and Iceland are being studied by researchers in fields from geology to astrobiology. Learn how these lava tubes could help us explore space and even find extraterrestrial life in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Could Earthly Lava Structures Help Us Colonize Space?

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