magma chamber
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Magma chamber — 11 magma chamber A magma chamber is a large underground pool of molten rock found beneath the surface of the Earth. The molten rock in such a chamber is under great pressure, and given enough time, that pressure can gradually fracture the rock… … Wikipedia
magma chamber — ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY GLOSSARY The subterranean cavity containing the gas rich liquid magma which feeds a volcano. GLOSSARY OF VOLCANIC TERMS A subterranean region composed of magma that may have a conduit or set of conduits leading to a… … Glossary of volcanic terms
magma chamber — /ˈmægmə tʃeɪmbə/ (say magmuh chaymbuh) noun a reservoir of magma which is under great pressure and which may eventually force its way up to the surface of the earth through a rock fracture to create a volcano …
magma chamber — noun : the underground space usually deep below the earth s surface occupied by magma that may ascend from it to or toward the surface … Useful english dictionary
Magma — For other uses, see Magma (disambiguation). Lava flow on Hawaii. Lava is the extrusive equivalent of magma. Magma (from Greek μάγμα paste ) is a mixture of molten rock, volatiles and solids[1] … Wikipedia
Magma — Molten or partially molten rock at temperatures ranging from 1,260 F to 2,880 F (700 C to 1600 C). Some magma bodies are believed to exist at drillable depths within the Earth s crust, although practical technologies for harnessing magma energy … Energy terms
Chamber (comics) — Chamber Chamber. Art by Scott Kolins. Publication information Publisher Marvel Comics … Wikipedia
Magma (comics) — For the other Marvel Comics character, see Magma (Jonathan Darque). Magma Magma on the cover of New Mutants #3 (2003). Art by Joshua Middleton. Publication i … Wikipedia
Igneous differentiation — In geology, igneous differentiation is an umbrella term for the various processes by which magmas undergo bulk chemical change during the partial melting process, cooling, emplacement or eruption. Contents 1 Definitions 1.1 Primary melts 1.2… … Wikipedia
mineral deposit — Introduction aggregate of a mineral in an unusually high concentration. About half of the known chemical elements (chemical element) possess some metallic (metal) properties. The term metal, however, is reserved for those chemical… … Universalium
