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Super high temperatures underground cause rocks to melt and transform into liquid magma through a process called partial melting. This occurs primarily in areas where heat is generated by geothermal gradients, tectonic activity, or the presence of hot mantle plumes. The intense heat breaks down the mineral structures in the rock, allowing them to flow as molten material. This magma can then rise to the surface, leading to volcanic activity.
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Magma is solid?
A natural hot melt composed of a solution of rock-forming materials, steam, and super-heated gases from which igneous rock results.
What caused the last super volcano to erupt?
The last super volcano to erupt was the Toba super eruption in Indonesia around 74,000 years ago. It was triggered by a massive volcanic explosion due to the pressure buildup of magma beneath the Earth's surface. The eruption released an immense amount of ash and volcanic particles into the atmosphere, causing drastic climate changes and potentially impacting global temperatures.
Why do you use helium to super-cool magnets and why not use liquid nitrogen?
Helium is used for cooling magnets because it remains a liquid at very low temperatures, providing efficient cooling for superconducting materials. Liquid nitrogen, while also cold, is not as effective as helium for reaching the extremely low temperatures required to achieve superconductivity in some materials.
What are two characteristics of a Yellowstone super volcano?
It is an acidic magma and has a huge caldera.
Why does water left outside at extremely cold temperatures flash freeze when shaken?
The liquid has been super cooled. Any disturbance will result in the water solidifying. The opposite of this is called super heating which can be done in a microwave. It is VERY DANGEROUS as when the container is touched the water will turn to steam and chuck out boiling water.
What is the solvent in magma?
There is no solvent in magma. Rocks turn to a liquid state because of super-heating, not because the solids were dissolved in any solvent.
Magma is solid?
A natural hot melt composed of a solution of rock-forming materials, steam, and super-heated gases from which igneous rock results.
Is super cooled magma is a state of matter?
Supercooled magma is not a state of matter itself, but rather a term used to describe magma that has cooled below its usual crystallization temperature. It is still considered a liquid state of matter, but in a highly viscous and partially solidified form.
What is an underground geothermal reservoir?
Over thousands of years rain water seeps through cracks in the Earth's crust and collects in underground reservoirs between the crust and the mantle. The mantle heats the water into a super-heated liquid and, voila!, you have a geothermal reservoir!
Who among ice cream Teflon glass mercury is the supercooled liquid?
Mercury is the supercooled liquid. This means it remains in liquid form even at temperatures below its freezing point due to its unique properties. Teflon, glass, and ice cream are not supercooled liquids.
What caused the last super volcano to erupt?
The last super volcano to erupt was the Toba super eruption in Indonesia around 74,000 years ago. It was triggered by a massive volcanic explosion due to the pressure buildup of magma beneath the Earth's surface. The eruption released an immense amount of ash and volcanic particles into the atmosphere, causing drastic climate changes and potentially impacting global temperatures.
Can you unlock Sonic Underground in Super Smash Bros Brawl?
Sonic Underground is an animated TV series. And no, you cannot unlock episodes, or characters other than Sonic, from Sonic Underground in Super Smash Bros Brawl.
Why is a radiator pressure cap needed in a water cooled system?
To allow the coolant to reach higher temperatures, with out boiling. When a liquid is pressurized, it can exceed it's boiling point and remain liquid, but when the pressure is released (like removing the pressure cap) the liquid is instantly tuned into super heated steam.
What is the best type of super glue that can withstand high temperatures?
The best type of super glue that can withstand high temperatures is cyanoacrylate super glue, also known as CA glue. It is heat-resistant and can withstand temperatures up to 180 degrees Celsius.
Why do you use helium to super-cool magnets and why not use liquid nitrogen?
Helium is used for cooling magnets because it remains a liquid at very low temperatures, providing efficient cooling for superconducting materials. Liquid nitrogen, while also cold, is not as effective as helium for reaching the extremely low temperatures required to achieve superconductivity in some materials.
If super- means above what does sub- mean?
It means underground
What are two characteristics of a Yellowstone super volcano?
It is an acidic magma and has a huge caldera.
