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Molten rock that has erupted is called Lava, however if it has not erupted it is called Magma.
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When ash and molten rock pour out of the earth are called?
it is called a volcanic eruption
Is molten rock called lava before it erupts?
No, it is called magma before eruption and lava afterwards.
What is molten rock material that flows over the earths surface?
The molten rock material that flows over the earth's surface is known as magma. This is what will be emitted from a volcanic eruption.
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'.
How is the volcanic eruption formed and what causes it?
it comes from molten rock
What is the term for molten rock material that reaches earth's surface?
Molten rock that is contained below the earth's surface is known as magma. Once it break the surface of the earth, as in a volcanic eruption, it is called lava.
Molten rock is called what?
Molten rock is called magma.
What are the lumps of molten rock thrown out of a voncano called?
The generic name for molten rock is Lava. Also known as Magma, lava is the output of a volcanic eruption. In general usage, magma is rock that is still in molten state and still fluid, while lava is generally accepted as magma that has solidified.
What is a molten gassy rock?
Molten rock is also called lava.:)
What is the rock called that is formed from molten rock?
The rock formed from molten rock is IGNEOUS
When molten rock erupts on earths surface it is called?
Igneous rock that flowed out of the surface if lava; lava blown out of explosive eruptions is Volcanic Ash, or Tuff.
What is a cone shaped mountain that is formed by eruption of molten rock cinders and steam?
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