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Magma Below the Mountain
Age 8 · Science
Deep underground, hot melted rock called magma sits in a pool. It can move up through cracks and rise toward the top of a mountain before an eruption.
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In the picture
- The magma chamber: a pool of hot melted rock deep underground.
- The crack: a narrow rocky channel where hot melted rock rises.
- The crater: the bowl-shaped opening at the top where melted rock can reach the surface.
Examples
- A lava lamp: colored blobs rise through liquid when it is warmed.
- A squeezed toothpaste tube: paste moves through a small opening.
Key takeaways
- Magma is melted rock that stays underground.
- Magma can rise through cracks and cause a volcanic eruption.
Quiz: Magma Below the Mountain (Age 8)
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What is magma?
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Where does magma collect deep underground?
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What can magma do to help cause a volcanic eruption?
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