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How Volcanic Rock Forms From Lava

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Volcanic rock forms when magma reaches Earth’s surface and cools. It is a type of igneous rock, which means it comes from cooling and crystallization of molten material. When magma is on the surface, it is called lava.

Magma is molten rock that is usually between about 800 °C and 1,200 °C. It for...

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La roca volcánica es un tipo específico de roca ígnea que se forma cuando el magma rompe la superficie y se solidifica en el ambiente subaéreo. Su estudio proporciona información sobre la actividad volcánica pasada y, posiblemente, futura.

El magma es roca líquida, que se produce dentro de la Tierra y alcanza temperaturas de 800 a 1.200 μ...

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