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Monazite

A yellow to brown monoclinic mineral, (Ce,La,Y,Th)PO4; an ore of radioactive or rare earth elements

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Meteorite

A meteor that has fallen to Earth which has resisted disintegration in the Earth’s atmosphere. Meteorites are either stone, iron, or a mixture of both which frequently contain other elements including nickel platinum, iridium

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Meteor

An object that has entered the Earth’s atmosphere from space

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Moldavite

A green vitreous mineral formed by a meteorite impact and considered a tektite

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Methane

A combustible gas formed through the decomposition of organic matter, CH4

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Moat

To surround with a trench or ditch, usually purpose built to hold water