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Molten rock, when it hits the surface, is known as lava. Before it reaches the surface, it is known as magma.

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What is melted rock that rises through the surface called?

It is called magma before it hits the surface. Once it is on land it is called lava.


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'Magma' is melted rock occurring under the Earth's surface. When it comes up and flows out on the Earth's surface it is called 'lava'.


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What is melted rock below the surface of earth called?

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What melted rock beneath the earth is called?

Melted rock beneath the earth is called magma.


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An opening in the Earth's crust where melted rock reaches the surface is called a volcano.


What is melted rock that is beneath Earth's surface?

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When melted rock cools or hardens on or under earth's surface it forms what rock?

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What type of opening in the earth's surface allows melted rock to flow out?

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