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Magma; when it spills out, it is lava.
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Some of the oldest rocks ever found have been estimated to be about 3.9 billion years old Is it likely that these rocks were present when Earth was first formed?
No. The fact that some of the oldest Earth rocks are over 4 billion years old indicates that Earth was in a molten state for around 300 million years. The first rocks would have formed on Earth from this molten material.
Wh at is magma?
a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, volatiles and solids that is found beneath the surface of the Earth, and is expected to exist on other terrestrial planets and some natural satellites.
Why must the earth be older than its oldest rocks?
Two points here: rocks are solidified material--early Earth was molten. The first rocks appeared after the molten Earth cooled somewhat. Secondly, Earth's rocks are constantly being recycled through the 'rock cycle'. The oldest rocks on Earth have somehow survived those recycling efforts, but no rock found on Earth (other than some meteorites) is as old as the planet.
What liquid is below the surface of the earth?
The liquid below the surface of the earth is mostly molten rock, called magma. It is found in the mantle layer of the earth, between the crust and the core. The outer core of the earth is also a liquid, consisting mainly of molten iron and nickel.
Is kryptonite found is the earth atmosphere?
Kryptonite is not found anywhere at all because it's a fictional material.
What is the molten material found on the earth's surface?
The molten material that reaches earth's surface is lava :)
What is the molten material found on the surface of the earth?
Lava
What is the molten material under the earth's crust?
Magma
What is body of rock formed by molten rock inside earth called?
The molten rock that is found inside the earth is usually simply called magma. It becomes lava after it leaves the volcano at the surface of the earth.
What is the molten rock found beneath the surface of the earth?
Molten rock beneath the earth's surface is called magma.
Where is the molten rock found under the earth's surface?
it is found in the outer and inner core
What layer of the earth is rock found in?
== == The mantle is 4-5% molten.
Some of the oldest rocks ever found have been estimated to be about 3.9 billion years old Is it likely that these rocks were present when Earth was first formed?
No. The fact that some of the oldest Earth rocks are over 4 billion years old indicates that Earth was in a molten state for around 300 million years. The first rocks would have formed on Earth from this molten material.
Wh at is magma?
a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, volatiles and solids that is found beneath the surface of the Earth, and is expected to exist on other terrestrial planets and some natural satellites.
Why must the earth be older than its oldest rocks?
Two points here: rocks are solidified material--early Earth was molten. The first rocks appeared after the molten Earth cooled somewhat. Secondly, Earth's rocks are constantly being recycled through the 'rock cycle'. The oldest rocks on Earth have somehow survived those recycling efforts, but no rock found on Earth (other than some meteorites) is as old as the planet.
Are rocks only found in the Earth's crust?
No. Earth's mantle is made of rock which, contrary to popular belief, is not molten.
What are the majority of minerals found on the earth?
The common answer to this question is soil or dirt, but some may like to say the Earth.
