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A magma containing not much silica (= SiO2). For example: a basaltic magma.
These magma's have a low viscosity since the lower the SiO2-content, the lower the viscosity; and hence flow easily (↔ a felsic magma).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSilicic magma is term used to describe magma with a high silica content. The higher silica content makes the magma more viscous and traps gases. Volcanoes with silicic magma tend to have much more violent eruptions. Think Mt. St. Helens (silicic) vs. Mt. Kilauea (Basaltic).
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∙ 9y agoSilicate magma is magma with high levels of silica in it. Silica is found in the Earth's crust and often mixes with magma.
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What is the name for molten rock when its under the ground?
Molten rock under the surface is called "magma". When magma reaches the surface it is called "lava".
What is the cavity where magma is stored under a volcano called?
This is called the magma chamber.
What name is given to molten rock underground?
Magma is a type of molten rock underground. Hope this helps. :)
Is cool magma sinking and warm magma convection?
When cool magma sinks and warm magma rises, yes that is convection.
Does lava turn to magma or magma turns to llava?
magma turns into lava.
What magma is silica-rich thick magma?
An acid magma or a granitic magma.
What is the name for molten rock when its under the ground?
Molten rock under the surface is called "magma". When magma reaches the surface it is called "lava".
What is most magma?
magma
What is the cavity where magma is stored under a volcano called?
This is called the magma chamber.
What name is given to molten rock underground?
Magma is a type of molten rock underground. Hope this helps. :)
Is cool magma sinking and warm magma convection?
When cool magma sinks and warm magma rises, yes that is convection.
Does lava turn to magma or magma turns to llava?
magma turns into lava.
Is basaltic magma or granitic magma hotter?
Baslatic magma is hotter.
Where is the magma in a volcano?
In a magma chamber
Are there cells in magma?
No. Magma is not alive.
Is magma an ore?
No. Magma is not an ore.
Hot melted rock inside the earth is called?
The molten rock inside the Earth is called magma. When magma reaches the surface, it is called lava.
