Before lava reaches the surface, what is the molten material called?

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HanaNeko
Apr 9, 2018

Magma.

Explanation:

Before lava reaches the surface, it is a liquid called magma. It usually contains crystals, non-melted rock and dissolved gases, but it is still a liquid. It is formed beneath or within the Earth's crust and when it rises to the surface, it becomes lava.

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