Lava Flow

Lava flow research encompasses understanding the physical properties of lava, predicting volcanic events, and developing applications leveraging lava's unique characteristics. Current research utilizes machine learning, particularly neural networks and graph neural networks, to model lava viscosity for planetary science applications and predict caldera collapse events based on geophysical data. These advancements improve our ability to model complex geological processes and forecast potentially hazardous volcanic activity, while also informing the development of robotic systems for challenging environments. The broader impact spans from understanding exoplanet formation to improving autonomous drone navigation in difficult terrains.