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Aug 30, 2024
Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that flows out of a volcano onto the Earth's surface. Essentially, magma becomes lava once it reaches the surface.
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Aug 30, 2024
Magma
- Molten or semi-molten rock that exists beneath the Earth's surface.
- Contains minerals, gases, and other materials.
- High temperature (above 700°C or 1292°F).
- Can form from the melting of rocks or the ascent of fluids.
- Not directly observable or accessible.
Lava
- Magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.
- Flows or erupts in various forms, such as fountains, flows, domes, or ash clouds.
- Lower temperature than magma (around 600-1200°C or 1112-2192°F).
- Composed of minerals, gases, and bubbles.
- Can cause destruction and damage to infrastructure.
Key Differences:
- Location: Magma is underground, while lava is on the surface.
- Temperature: Magma is hotter than lava.
- Accessibility: Magma is not directly observable, while lava is.
- Effects: Magma can cause volcanic activity, while lava flows can cause destruction.
- Molten or semi-molten rock that exists beneath the Earth's surface.
- Contains minerals, gases, and other materials.
- High temperature (above 700°C or 1292°F).
- Can form from the melting of rocks or the ascent of fluids.
- Not directly observable or accessible.
Lava
- Magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.
- Flows or erupts in various forms, such as fountains, flows, domes, or ash clouds.
- Lower temperature than magma (around 600-1200°C or 1112-2192°F).
- Composed of minerals, gases, and bubbles.
- Can cause destruction and damage to infrastructure.
Key Differences:
- Location: Magma is underground, while lava is on the surface.
- Temperature: Magma is hotter than lava.
- Accessibility: Magma is not directly observable, while lava is.
- Effects: Magma can cause volcanic activity, while lava flows can cause destruction.
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