15 Questions
Where does magma originate?
In the lower portion of the mantle known as asthenosphere
What is magma mainly composed of?
Molten rock, minerals, and gases
At what depth does the temperature rise high enough to melt rocks into magma?
At about 30 km below the Earth's surface
What type of activity is typically associated with Mayon volcano eruptions?
Pyroclastic flows and mudflows
What makes up the mixture of magma besides molten rock and minerals?
Suspended crystals and dissolved gas
What is the primary component of magma?
Molten rock, minerals, and gases
Where does magma originate?
Asthenosphere and lower part of the Earth's crust
What is the temperature range at which rocks melt into magma?
30 to 65 degrees for every kilometer
What does Mayon volcano eruptions typically include?
Powerful explosive activity, pyroclastic flows, mudflows, and lava flows
Besides molten rock, what else may magma contain?
Suspended crystals and gas bubbles
What is the primary composition of magma?
Molten rock, minerals, and gases
Where does magma originate?
Lower part of the Earth's crust
What typically accompanies powerful explosive activity in Mayon volcano eruptions?
Pyroclastic flows
What is the temperature range at which rocks melt into magma?
About 30 degrees for every kilometer
Besides molten rock and minerals, what else may magma contain?
Suspended crystals and dissolved gas
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