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The earth's crust can melt under extreme conditions, such as intense heat from volcanic activity. This can lead to the formation of magma which can eventually erupt onto the surface as lava.

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Why don't rocks in earth's lower crust upper crust and mantle melt?

The rocks don't melt because they are under tremendous pressure. High pressure raises the temperature needed to melt something.


Why earth crust is solid?

Earth's crust is composed mostly of silicate minerals, which have high melting points. Surface temperatures are not nearly hot enough to melt these minerals.


What could you compare the Earth's crust to?

You could compare it to the skin of a fruit.


How could you find out what the Earth's crust is made of?

GOOGLE


What is all of earth's crust waters and atmosphere?

The Earth's crust includes everything we know ON EARTH except for the Mantle, and core, and the elements of the mantle, and core.


Is the earth's crust melting point lower than it's actual temperature?

Yes, the Earth's crust has a wide range of melting points depending on the type of rock, but in general, the temperatures required to melt rocks in the crust are higher than the typical surface temperatures of the Earth. The actual temperature of the Earth's crust is generally lower than its melting point.


Which of the Earth's layers does the magma come?

Magma is fluid molten rock that exists under the Earth's crust.


Why is the earth's crust called the crust?

The earth's crust is called the crust because it the outer surface of the earth like the crust of pizza.


How did glaciers help form the earth's crust?

glaciers didnt help in formation of earth crust! if you mean how DO they then i would say that they create valleys or craters with their weight and deposit fresh sediments while frozen and also when they melt.


The is the part of the Earth's interior where rocks start to melt?

The answer is the asthenosphere, the crust is part of the lithosphere, which is part of the outer portion of the earth (the part we live on), the asthenosphere is just below it and the point where rocks begin to melt.


If a lot of Earth ice melt an effect could be that?

The seas would rise.


Is it true that all of Antarctica might melt and nothing will be left of it?

Antarctica is a continent, one of seven on earth and its soil comprises about 10% of the earth's surface. The vast ice cap on Antarctica could melt, but continents do not melt.