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Melted rock below earths surface

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Magma is the geological term for melted or molten rock below the earth's surface. Once the magma has reached the surface it is called lava.

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When melted rock cools or hardens on it under earths surface it forms rock?

Igneous rock. Extrusive igneous rock forms at or near the surface, intrusive igneous rock forms below the surface.


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