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Igneous rock.
It is an igneous extrusive rock but it is still lava. As such it is called after the principle type such as Basalt lava, obsidian flows, rhyolite lava, andesite lava, phonolite lava.
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Laval that is no longer hot and flowing.
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∙ 14y agoin Hawaiian its called pae hoe hoe
what about on the moon what is it called?Wiki User
∙ 7y agoLava that has hardened is call volcanic or extrusive igneous rock. The exact type will vary.
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∙ 13y agoLava does not dry, but solidifies from cooling, much as water turns to ice. Erupted lava solidifies into extrusive igneous rock.
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What is molten rock outside a Volcano on Earth's surface called?
Magma that reaches the surface it is called lava.Molten rock from the Earth's interior that breaks through to the surface is called lava
How is a rock from cooling lava classified?
a rock from cooling lava is called a extrusive igneous rock
What is a molten gassy rock?
Molten rock is also called lava.:)
What is molten rock called when it reaches the Earth's surface?
Molten rock from under the surface (called 'magma') that reaches the Earth's surface and flows out is is called 'lava'.
What is the difference between lava and molten rock?
Molten rock may exist either on the surface or underground. It is only considered lava when it is at the surface. Underground molten rock is called magma.
What is molten rock outside a Volcano on Earth's surface called?
Magma that reaches the surface it is called lava.Molten rock from the Earth's interior that breaks through to the surface is called lava
How is a rock from cooling lava classified?
a rock from cooling lava is called a extrusive igneous rock
What is a molten gassy rock?
Molten rock is also called lava.:)
What is molten rock called after eruption?
Molten rock that has erupted is called Lava, however if it has not erupted it is called Magma.
When is molten rock called lava and when is it called magma?
Molten rock is called magma when it is underground and lava when it reaches the surface.
What is molten rock called when it reaches the Earth's surface?
Molten rock from under the surface (called 'magma') that reaches the Earth's surface and flows out is is called 'lava'.
What is moltern rock that is outside the earth called?
It is 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".
What is the difference between lava and molten rock?
Molten rock may exist either on the surface or underground. It is only considered lava when it is at the surface. Underground molten rock is called magma.
What is molten rock above the earth surface?
Molten rock at the earth's surface is called lava. Molten rock beneath the earth's surface is called magma.
What is cooled lava call?
Cooled lava is called a igneous rock once it has completely cooled and hardened. Some people just call it lava rock.
What is molten rock above ground?
Molten rock is called magma if residing below the surface and lava if erupted at the surface.
