What is another word for lunar mare?
Pronunciation: [lˈuːnə mˈe͡ə] (IPA) 
The term "lunar mare" refers to the dark, flat regions on the Moon, which were formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. These areas are also known as basalt plains or lava plains. Another synonymous term used is "Mare basins". The term "Maria" is also used, and it is derived from the Latin word for "seas," which is fitting because they were once thought to be actual water-filled sea basins. The largest lunar mare is the Oceanus Procellarum, which covers an area larger than the size of Texas. The Moon's surface is home to many fascinating geological features, and the lunar mare is just one of them.
