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The minerals in magma form crystals when solidifying, giving igneous rocks their characteristic hardness.

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What cools down lava?

Lava cools down primarily through heat loss to its surroundings, such as the surrounding air and ground. Water can also cool lava quickly by causing it to solidify rapidly. Other methods include covering the lava with ash or other insulating materials to help it cool more slowly.


Why does lava take a long time to cool down?

Lava takes a long time to cool down because it has very high temperatures, sometimes exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius. The large difference in temperature between the lava and its surroundings means heat transfer happens slowly. Additionally, lava is a poor conductor of heat, further contributing to the slow cooling process.


What is cool slow moving type of lava called?

these are two ways on how: 1. a water spray can cool down a larva flow, 2. and using really heavy stones (10-40 tones)


Magma that has reached the earths surface?

When magma reaches the Earth's surface, it is called lava. Lava can flow out of a volcano during an eruption and can cool to form igneous rocks. The characteristics of the lava, such as its temperature and composition, can influence the type of volcanic eruption that occurs.


When im hot liquid when im cool im a solid you can make mountains and destroy towns you spend most of your time underground what are you?

You are lava. When hot, lava flows as liquid, but when cool, it solidifies into rock. Lava is responsible for creating mountains through volcanic eruptions and can also destroy towns during volcanic events. The majority of lava's existence is spent underground in magma chambers before erupting onto the Earth's surface.

Related Questions

Can a fire extinguisher cool lava?

It can cool lava somewhat, but so does air or anything else that is at a lower temperature than the lava. It would not cool lava enough to make noticeable difference.


In avatar into the inferno how do you cool the lava bucket?

how do you cool the lava bucket in into the inferno


Will lava cool off when it drops in water?

Yes. Lava will cool in water, though it might not be instantaneous.


Does lava cool down in the air?

No. Lava heats up the air. In turn, the air cools the lava.


What does Lava on the surface of the earth do quickly?

Lava on the earth's surface will cool quickly.


How fast can lava cool under water?

Lava can cool rapidly in water, forming structures called pillow lavas. The rate of cooling can be influenced by the temperature of the water and the size of the lava flow, but generally, lava can cool in minutes to hours when in contact with water.


Where are rocks came from?

when lava emerges on out of mountain then the molten lava cool to form rocks.


What is purpose for making a lava lamp?

lava lamps are used to have something cool in your house


What happens to lava when it enters the ocean?

On contact with water lava will cool rapidly to form rock.


What rock form from cooling lava?

Lava will cool to form extrusive igneous rock. The exact type would depend on the composition of the lava.


What rock forms from lava that cools?

Lava will cool to form extrusive igneous rock. The exact type would depend on the composition of the lava.


Cool slow moving lava is called?

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