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[–] 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Never really thought about it before, but is there a reason for the distinction?

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    It does determine the rock type after settling. Lava becomes extrusive rocks (typically weaker because crystals have less time to form) were as magma because intrusive rocks (stronger like granite)

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    People called the stuff on the surface "lava"

    Scientists called the stuff the crust floats on "magma"

    Science needed to draw a line for when magma becomes lava, they chose when it reaches the surface

    Calling the stuff lining your underground lair lava is about as bad as calling the moon a planet

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