What is the chemistry of volcanoes?
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The Effects of Magnesium on the Liquid Mass of Silicon Dioxide
When magma rises, the pressure starts to lift. And what that means is it is harder for gases to escape because it's such a thick liquid. What do you think happens to this mass of silicon dioxide, metals, essentially melted rock, gas, and crystals?
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