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What Happens After Magma Is Formed

1. Magma is formed from molten rock in the Earth's core that moves upward due to lower density. 2. After forming, magma can intrude into surrounding rock to form intrusive igneous rocks, erupt onto the surface as lava to create extrusive rocks, or crystallize into different minerals as it cools. 3. Several volcanic features and landforms can be created from magma, including different types of volcanoes, lava flows, and ash deposits.

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What Happens After Magma Is Formed

1. Magma is formed from molten rock in the Earth's core that moves upward due to lower density. 2. After forming, magma can intrude into surrounding rock to form intrusive igneous rocks, erupt onto the surface as lava to create extrusive rocks, or crystallize into different minerals as it cools. 3. Several volcanic features and landforms can be created from magma, including different types of volcanoes, lava flows, and ash deposits.

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What Happens After

Magma is Formed
Explore the fascinating journey of magma, from its formation to volcanic
eruptions and the creation of volcanic landforms.
ACTIVITY
Definition of Magma
Magma is a molten or a semi-molten lava that
is stored beneath a volcano in a magma chamber.
Magma is from our Earth’s core that moves in upward flow.
LAVA

MAGMA

MAGMA CHAMBER
Magma is from our earth’s core that moves in upward
flow because it is less dense than other rocks under the
earth. After that, it will erupt on to the earth’s surface
and is recognized as LAVA. When it cools, it solidifies to
form an igneous rocks. Some magma that was solidified
near the subduction zone has a possibility to be molten
again beneath the earth’s surface and the process of
volcanism, plutonism, and volatile-driven melting will
continuously occur.
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After Magma is formed


Several things can happen:
1 Intrusion
Magma can intrude into surrounding rocks, moving upwards through cracks and
fractures. This can lead to the formation of intrusive igneous rocks, such as granite,
as the magma cools and solidifies slowly beneath the Earth's surface.

2 Extrusion
Magma can also erupt onto the Earth's surface through volcanic activity. When
magma reaches the surface, it is known as lava. This can result in the formation of
extrusive igneous rocks, such as basalt, as the lava cools and solidifies quickly..

3 Crystallization
As magma cools, the minerals within it start to crystallize. The
specific minerals that form depend on the composition of the
magma. For example, if the magma is rich in silica, minerals
like quartz and feldspar may crystallize. The cooling rate of the
magma influences the size of the crystals that form. Slow
cooling allows for larger crystals to develop, while rapid cooling
leads to smaller crystals or even glassy textures.
After Magma is formed
Several things can happen:
4 Volcanic Activity
If the magma contains a significant amount of gas, it can result in explosive volcanic
eruptions. The gas bubbles within the magma expand rapidly as pressure
decreases when the magma reaches the surface. This can lead to explosive
eruptions, where ash, lava, and gases are expelled from the volcano.

5 Formation of Volcanic Landforms


Magma can also contribute to the formation of various volcanic landforms, such as
shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, cinder cones, and volcanic domes. The specific
landform that develops depends on factors like the composition of the magma, the
viscosity of the lava, and the type of eruption.

Overall, the formation of magma is just the beginning of a complex process that can
lead to various geological phenomena, including volcanic activity and the formation of
different types of igneous rocks and landforms.
Types of Volcanic Landforms

Shield Volcano Stratovolcano


Discover the towering and explosive nature of
Experience the iconic and gentle volcanic
stratovolcanoes, characterized by alternating
slopes of shield volcanoes, formed by repeated
layers of lava and ash.
lava flows.

Cinder Cone
Unveil the striking cone-shaped cinder
volcanoes, formed by the accumulation of ash,
cinders, and volcanic bombs.
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