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Magma is less dense than rock and is buoyant due to this density difference. It will seek out any weaknesses in the rock above it to reach the surface.

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Where does molten rock collect that is underground?

Molten rock, also known as magma, collects in underground chambers called magma chambers. These chambers are typically located within the Earth's crust, where the molten rock can accumulate and accumulate pressure until it eventually rises to the surface as a volcanic eruption.


What are large underground lava deposits called?

Large underground lava deposits are called magma chambers. These chambers are reservoirs of molten rock beneath the Earth's surface that can feed volcanic eruptions when the magma rises to the surface through volcanic vents.


What is the area deep underground where molten rocks collect?

The area deep underground where molten rocks collect is called the mantle. It is located between the Earth's crust and core and is a layer of hot, solid rock that can flow very slowly over long periods of time.


As magma moves towards the surface of the Earth it may cool creating underground rock formations It may also pool into deep underground reservoirs called?

magma chambers. These reservoirs can hold large volumes of magma and are important in the formation of volcanic eruptions.


What is hot molten rock that you can find in an underground chamber?

Magma is the hot molten rock found in underground chambers, which forms when rocks melt at high temperatures and pressures beneath the Earth's surface. When magma reaches the surface, it is called lava.


Magma makes what power possible?

Magma provides the heat and pressure necessary for geothermal power generation. By tapping into the heat stored within magma chambers underground, we can convert it into electricity using geothermal power plants.


What is a geothermal underground pool called?

A geothermal underground pool is typically referred to as a hot spring or a thermal spring. These pools are naturally heated by underground geothermal sources, such as magma chambers, and are enjoyed for their relaxing and therapeutic properties.


Where are magma chambers located?

A magma chamber is a large underground pool of molten rock found beneath the surface of the Earth. The molten rock in such a chamber is under great pressure, and given enough time, that pressure can gradually fracture the rock around it creating outlets for the magma. If it finds a way to the surface, then the result will be a volcanic eruption; consequently many volcanoes are situated over magma chambers. Magma chambers are hard to detect, and most of the known ones are therefore close to the surface of the Earth, commonly between 1 km and 10 km under the surface. In geological terms this is extremely close to the surface, although in human terms it is considerably deep underground.


How do the magma chambers form?

Magma chambers form when molten rock, or magma, accumulates in underground reservoirs beneath the Earth's surface. This accumulation occurs as magma rises from the mantle due to pressure and temperature differences, often generated by tectonic processes such as subduction or rifting. Over time, as magma collects and cools, it may crystallize into igneous rock, but some remains in a liquid state, creating a chamber that can feed volcanic eruptions. Additionally, the presence of fractures and porous rock can facilitate the movement and storage of magma within these chambers.


Can igneous rock be molten again?

Yes, it can. Re-melting of igneous rock underground actually plays an important role in how magma chambers develop.


lava?

The magma from the Earth's mantle can rise and collect in spaces called magma chambers. The magma continues to collect here until it is pushed out of a crack in the ground or a volcano.


What name is given to molten rock underground?

Magma is a type of molten rock underground. Hope this helps. :)