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Magma is heated to its molten state via heat from the Earth's core and that heat is held in by the earths crust. Once on the surface there is nothing to keep it molten and is it cooled by the outside air.

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What is the name of the underground liquid rock?

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Why is magma only made keep underground?

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What is the liquid rock in a volcano called?

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Liquid rock on the surface of the earth is called?

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What is the solid magma core of a volcano called?

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What word describes molten rock that is underground?

Molten rock is known as Magma when underground and has not yet been erupted onto the surface.


What name is given to molten rock underground?

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What is the name when magma reaches the surface?

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