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Magma
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magma
liquid or semi-liquid rock that exists under the earth's surface with an extremely hot temperature
Przykład
The movement of magma from the asthenosphere to the Earth's surface leads to volcanic activity in regions like the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Igneous petrology explores the origin and classification of rocks formed from molten magma.
Contact metamorphism happens when rocks are heated by nearby magma, leading to localized changes in the rock's structure and composition.
It plays a role in the formation of mid-ocean ridges, where magma rises from the asthenosphere, creating new oceanic crust.
