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What are large rising bodies of magma not at plate boundaries called?

A large rising body of magma is called a magma plume they originate from the mantle. Plate boundaries are found at the edge of the lithospheric plates and are of three types, convergent, divergent and conservative.


Large rising bodies of magma not at plate boundaries?

These are called hotspots, where magma from deep within the Earth rises and creates volcanic activity at the surface. Hotspots can occur in the middle of a tectonic plate, leading to the formation of volcanic island chains like Hawaii.


Is a pluton?

A pluton is a large body of igneous rock which has formed underground as rising magma has cooled.


How are landforms formed by rising magma?

the magma cools on the surface and eventually u get land


What are columns of rising magma?

Columns of rising magma are known as magma chambers or conduits. They are vertical channels through which magma rises from the Earth's mantle towards the surface. These columns are key components in the formation of volcanic eruptions.


What causes the seafloor to spread?

rising molten magma


Columns of rising magma are called?

i believe its a batholith


What is a layer of cooled magma?

A layer of cooled magma is called a pluton. Plutons form when magma intrudes into the Earth's crust and cools slowly underground, forming large bodies of igneous rock such as granite. They are commonly found in mountainous regions.


What is one type of plate boundary where volcanoes might form?

There are divergent boundries which causes Shield Volcanoes(an ocean volcano) and there a subducting boundries which causes a composite volcano(land volcano) there is also a cinder cone but that is made from a magma chamber(a place where magma is stored beneath the volcano and in the earths crust) explodes from being overfilled and layers upon layers form.


What are teardrop shaped bodies with large crystals such as gemstones that form when magma moves upward?

Teardrop-shaped bodies with large crystals, often referred to as "pegmatites," form when magma cools slowly, allowing large crystals, such as gemstones, to develop. These formations typically occur in the final stages of magma crystallization, where the temperature and pressure conditions create an environment conducive to the growth of sizable mineral crystals. Pegmatites are commonly found in granitic environments and can contain rare minerals and gemstones due to the concentration of elements during crystallization.


Can rising magma become less fluid as it decompresses?

Yes, rising magma can become less fluid as it decompresses. When magma rises towards the surface, the pressure decreases, which can cause dissolved gases to come out of the magma and create gas bubbles. These gas bubbles can increase the viscosity of the magma, making it less fluid.


How are moutains made?

movement of tectonic plates or magma rising under ground