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What happens if the magma has the same density as the rock around it?
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Is magma more dense then rock?
No. Magma varies in density, but it will be less dense than a solid rock of the same composition.
What happens when magma flows in a horizontal direction along rock layers?
The magma forms sills and magma chambers.
Does magma collect underground in magma chambers?
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.
What happens when magma rises to the surface?
It cools and solidifies into a sedimentary rock.
What is mount etna magma composition?
Mount Vesuvius' magma is comprised mostly of pumice stone. It is low density molten rock that erupts at a high temperature.
Mafic mineral low or high density?
Mafic magma and rock are higher in density that felsic magma and rock.
Is magma more dense then rock?
No. Magma varies in density, but it will be less dense than a solid rock of the same composition.
What happens to magma as it cools?
It forms igneous rock.
What happens to magma to form igneous rock?
it cools
What happens to metamorphic rock when its melts?
it turns into magma
What happens when magma flows in a horizontal direction along rock layers?
The magma forms sills and magma chambers.
What happens to magma when it produces igneous rocks?
The transition form magma to rock is a process of cooling.
What happens when magma is cooled down fast?
It will be an igneous rock
What happens when magma hardens into igneous rock?
crystallization and sollidification
What happens to magma and lava when they coll and harden?
it turs to rock
What happens after magma cools?
It turns into rock. Islands can be created by the newly formed rock.
Why magma rise toward the surface?
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.
