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RossA low-silica magma has a lower concentration of silica oxide compared to high-silica magmas. This type of magma is typically associated with basaltic or mafic compositions, which have higher temperatures and lower viscosity, allowing for easier flow and the formation of shield volcanoes.
Silicic magma is term used to describe magma with a high silica content. The higher silica content makes the magma more viscous and traps gases. Volcanoes with silicic magma tend to have much more violent eruptions. Think Mt. St. Helens (silicic) vs. Mt. Kilauea (Basaltic).
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What is the cavity where magma is stored under a volcano called?
This is called the magma chamber.
Before molten rock reaches the surface it is called what?
Before lava reaches the surface it is called magma.
What is the name for molten rock when its under the ground?
Molten rock under the surface is called "magma". When magma reaches the surface it is called "lava".
What is the difference between magma and magma chamber?
Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while a magma chamber is a reservoir where magma is stored before it rises to the surface as lava. Essentially, magma is the molten rock itself, while a magma chamber is the space within the Earth where magma is stored.
Is basaltic magma or granitic magma hotter?
Baslatic magma is hotter.
What magma is silica-rich thick magma?
An acid magma or a granitic magma.
What is most magma?
magma
What is the cavity where magma is stored under a volcano called?
This is called the magma chamber.
What list places the magma What list places the magma types in order of decreasing?
basaltic,andesitic,rhyolitic
Before molten rock reaches the surface it is called what?
Before lava reaches the surface it is called magma.
What is the name for molten rock when its under the ground?
Molten rock under the surface is called "magma". When magma reaches the surface it is called "lava".
What is the difference between magma and magma chamber?
Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while a magma chamber is a reservoir where magma is stored before it rises to the surface as lava. Essentially, magma is the molten rock itself, while a magma chamber is the space within the Earth where magma is stored.
Is basaltic magma or granitic magma hotter?
Baslatic magma is hotter.
Where is the magma in a volcano?
In a magma chamber
Are there cells in magma?
No. Magma is not alive.
Is magma an ore?
No. Magma is not an ore.
Is magma a proper noun?
No, magma is not a proper noun because it is not a specific type of magma.
