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When molten magma emerges and flows on the surface of the earth, it becomes lava. Lava is an extrusive substance or material that after cooling and solidifying hardens to form rocks and other landforms of igneous characteristics on the earths surface.
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∙ 6y agoMagma is the name given to lava which is still below the surface. Once it erupts or escapes the surface, it is then called lava.
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∙ 12y agoMagma that pours into Earth's surface is called lava.
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∙ 12y agoOnce magma reaches the surface of the Earth, it is then called Lava.
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∙ 12y agoLava
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∙ 13y agolava
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What is magma called when it flows out of a volcano and onto earths surface?
it is called lava
What is molten rock material that flows over the earths surface?
The molten rock material that flows over the earth's surface is known as magma. This is what will be emitted from a volcanic eruption.
What is the melted rock which flows out of the earths surface is called?
Magma, or pyroclastic flow.
Is lava that flows onto the earths surface called magma?
This word has its origin in the Greek language, where it is related to 'to knead'; thus recognizing it being formed from a plastic material that is re-shaped.
What term refers to magma at the earths surface?
Magma once it reaches the earths surface is called lava.
What is magma that flows out on to earths surface?
Lava.
Magma that reaches earths surface and flows from volcanoe?
lava
What is the opening on earths surface where magma from the mantle rises and flows out?
Valcano
What is magma called when it flows out of a volcano and onto earths surface?
it is called lava
What term describes magma that flows out onto earths surface?
Lava ;D
What cools quickly on the earth's surface?
it would be lava , magma is in the ground and flows on earths surface and cools to lava
What is molten rock material that flows over the earths surface?
The molten rock material that flows over the earth's surface is known as magma. This is what will be emitted from a volcanic eruption.
Which term best describes the location where magma rises to earths surface and flows out of an opening in the crust?
Volcanoes
What is the melted rock which flows out of the earths surface is called?
Magma, or pyroclastic flow.
Is lava that flows onto the earths surface called magma?
This word has its origin in the Greek language, where it is related to 'to knead'; thus recognizing it being formed from a plastic material that is re-shaped.
What term refers to magma at the earths surface?
Magma once it reaches the earths surface is called lava.
Does lava flow to the surface and become a magma?
No. Magma flows to the surface and becomes lava.
