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Eruption of molten rock onto the surface of a planet, moon or asteroid / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Volcanism, vulcanism or volcanicity is the phenomenon of eruption of molten rock (magma) onto the surface of the Earth or a solid-surface planet, moon or asteroid, where lava, pyroclastics, and volcanic gases erupt through a break in the surface called a vent.[1] It includes all phenomena resulting from and causing magma within the crust or mantle of the body, to rise through the crust and form volcanic rocks on the surface. Magmas that reach the surface and solidify form extrusive landforms.[2]
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This page is about the process that forms volcanoes and igneous rocks. For the 18th century geological theory, see Plutonism.