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Molten rock is called magma when it is underground and lava when it reaches the surface.

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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.


What is molten rock above the earth surface?

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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.


When is molten rock called magma?

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What do you call Molten rock within earths surface?

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What is melted rock?

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Is molten rock inside a volcano?

Lava is the name for molten rock that appears at or near the surface from volcanic activity.


Before molten rock reaches the surface it is called what?

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Molten rock that reaches the earths surface is called?

Molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface is called lava.


Does magma equals lava?

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Hot melted rock inside the earth is called?

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