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Where does magma come from? The mantle!
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Solid mantle rock can melt to form magma in either of these cases: 1.Decrease in pressure – Occurs at hotspots and spreading centers 2.Addition of water – Occurs at subduction zones
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Anatomy of a Volcano
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Intrusion vs. Extrusion Intrusion – Magma – Molten rock can cool beneath the surface of the Earth Extrusion – Lava – Volcanic eruption
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Active volcano
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Extinct volcano
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Key Points Solid mantle rock can melt to form magma by: – A decrease in pressure – Addition of water – An increase in temperature Intrusion – magma – Pluton – Batholith – Dike – Sill Extrusion – lava – Magma chamber – Conduit – Vent
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