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In Chemistry / Middle School | 2014-04-16

What are three ways that magma can form?

Asked by skully

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The three ways magma can form are when rock is heated, when pressure is released, and when the composition of the rock changes. The temperature of magma is 1300-2400F. Magma collects in magma chambers under the earth's surface, and can be come to the surface in the form of lava.

Answered by teniqueelder21 | 2024-06-10

The three ways of **magma formation **are, **decompression melting **brought on by reducing pressure, 2) Flux melting brought on by introducing volatiles and 3) Heat-induced melting brought on by raising temperature.
What is magma?
Magma is the molten fluid in the earth crest which eventually forms the rocks.Here are the three main ways that rock behavior can move past the green solidus line and result in molten magma:

Decompression **melting **brought on by reducing pressure, 2) Flux melting brought on by introducing volatiles and 3) Heat-induced melting brought on by raising temperature.

Different temperatures cause minerals to melt, as demonstrated by the Bowen's reaction Series. The solidus border is more of a fuzzy zone than a clearly defined line since magma is a mixture of many minerals; some minerals melt while others remain solid.
Partially **melting rocks **have the same characteristics as real-world magmas, which often include solid, liquid, and volatile components.
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Answered by kanikabajaj294 | 2024-06-16

Magma can form through decompression melting, flux melting, and heat-induced melting. Each method involves changes in pressure, the introduction of volatiles, or increases in temperature, allowing existing rock to melt into magma. Understanding these processes is crucial for studying volcanic activity and Earth's geology.
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Answered by kanikabajaj294 | 2024-09-26