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Molten rock is called magma if residing below the surface and lava if erupted at the surface.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMelted rock near or on the surface of the Earth is called lava.
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∙ 13y agoMelted rock occurring above the Earth's surface is called 'lava'. Before it reaches the Earth's surface it is called 'magma'.
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∙ 12y agoLava.
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When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rock result?
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
What distinguishes magma from lava?
magma is molten rock that is still underground and lava is molten rock that is above ground
Molten rock under the ground?
yes there is its called the mantle its under the crust
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.
Does magma cool above ground or beneath?
No. Molten rock under the surface is called magma. Molten rock above the surface is referred to as lava.
What do you call a molten rock?
Molten rock is called magma when it is below ground and lava when it is above ground.
What is molten rock above ground called?
lava
When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rock result?
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
What distinguishes magma from lava?
magma is molten rock that is still underground and lava is molten rock that is above ground
What name is given to molten rock above ground?
lava
Molten rock under the ground?
yes there is its called the mantle its under the crust
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.
A molten rock starting with l?
A molten rock that has cooled is an Igneous rock. To my knowledge there is not a specific igneous rock that starts with L. However molten rock above ground is called lava.
When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rocks result?
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
What is the term for molten rock?
Magma, or lava, which is magma above ground.
Does magma cool above ground or beneath?
No. Molten rock under the surface is called magma. Molten rock above the surface is referred to as lava.
Liquid rock is called?
Liquid or molten rock is called magma when it is below the ground and lava when it flows above the ground.
