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Igneous rocks [fire rocks] are formed either underground or above ground. Underground they are formed when the melted rock [called magma] deep within the earth becomes trapped in small pockets, and as these pockets of magma cool slowly underground the magma becomes igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are also formed when volcanoes erupt causing the magma to rise above the earth's surface. When magma appears above the earth, it is called lava. Igneous rocks are formed as the lava cools above ground. Examples of igneous rocks are granite, scoria, pumice, obsidian and basalt.
Colby Leffler
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How does igneous rock from?
magma cools to form igneous rock
Does sedimentary rock form igneous rock?
Yes it can form an igneous rocks as because of pressure it may melt and form into igneous rocks.
How is molten rock formed and what type of rock does it create when it hardens?
rock is melted to form molten rock, then as the lava hardens, it forms any type of igneous rock
How does magma from igneous rock?
magma cools to form igneous rock
What is granite in sedimentary form?
No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)
If magma crystallizes before it reaches Earths surface will it form an igneous rock?
Yes. It will form a type of igneous rock that is referred to as an intrusive igneous rock.
When magma cools and hardens does it form igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?
igneous rock.
Can liquid rock form igneous rock?
Yes.By definition, igneous rock forms from molten rock.
Which type of rock can form below Earth's surface or below Earth's surface?
Igneous rock can form deep below the surface as intrusive igneous rock, or on or near the surface as extrusive igneous rock. X Answer is: Igneous
What do Volcanic eruptions form igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?
Igneous rocks
Which type of rock can form deep below Earth's surface or above Earth's surface?
Igneous rock can form deep below the surface as intrusive igneous rock, or on or near the surface as extrusive igneous rock. X Answer is: Igneous
What does melting do to a igneous rock?
Melting causes an igneous rock to form into lava/magma.
