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The vapours escaped, whereas the solids remained on the spot.

Seawater could be evaporated locally, and the chemical compounds would then be left behind.

The remaining rods were left in place.

The asteroid always moves in and out of the zone; it never stays put.

The inclination of a slope on which boulders would stay put is the angle of repose.

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