magma

magma

Term applied to molten rock in the interior of a planet or moon. When it reaches the surface, magma is called lava.

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astrobiología

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organismo

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extrusivas

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atmósfera

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lava

Astronomy; Planetary science

Fluid magma that flows onto the surface of a planet or moon; erupted from a volcano or fissure. Also, the rock formed by solidification of this material.