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Where Is Magma Formed?

Magma originates in the lower part of the Earth’s crust and in the upper portion of the mantle. Most of the mantle and crust are solid, so the presence of magma is crucial to understanding the geology and morphology of the mantle.Oct 31, 2014

How is magma formed?

Magma forms from partial melting of mantle rocks. As the rocks move upward (or have water added to them), they start to melt a little bit. … As they rise, gas molecules in the magma come out of solution and form bubbles and as the bubbles rise they expand.

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