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magma is less dense than the surrounding rock, so it is forced upward to the earth's surface

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What can allow melted rock ooze out in a lava flow?

magma is less dense than the surrounding rock, so it is forced upward to the earth's surface


What is melted rock that reaches Earth's?

When melted rock reaches Earth's surface, it is called lava. Lava can flow out of volcanoes during an eruption, cooling and solidifying to form igneous rock.


What type of opening in the earth's surface allows melted rock to flow out?

A volcano or volcanic vent is an opening in the earth's surface that allows melted rock (lava) to flow out.


What are large cracks that can allow melted rock to ooze out in a lava flow?

Large cracks in a lava flow where melted rock can ooze out are known as fissures. Fissures can result from the pressure buildup of magma beneath the surface, causing it to find weak points in the Earth's crust to escape from. These openings can lead to the formation of lava flows and volcanic eruptions.


How can lava flow from a volcano and become part of the rock cycle and eventually become a flow of lava again?

The lava is melted rock called magma when it is underground, then it is exposed and is then called lava. The volcano erupts, and it hardens into igneous rock. If the igneous rock heats up again, it is lava once more!


What is the melted rock which flows out of the earths surface is called?

Melted rock that flows out of the Earth's surface is called lava. Lava is molten rock that erupts from a volcano or fissure and is typically hot enough to flow downhill before cooling and solidifying.


What rock is partially melted and able to flow?

Partially melted snow is........ partially melted snow!


What do you call the melted rock coming from a volcano?

The melted rock coming from a volcano is called lava.


What is a melted rock?

Lava.


What is melted rock?

Melted rock is that hasn't surfaced is "Magma".If the melted rock already has surfaced, it is called "Lava".


Hot melted rock?

Lava


What is a melted rock that comes out of a volcano called?

Magma(or lava if it is already above or out of the volcano