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  • Magma: The Rock That Flows Like a Liquid - Earth Science Explained
    That's a great question! While rocks are typically thought of as solid, there's one that can behave like a liquid under the right conditions: magma.

    Here's why:

    * Magma is extremely hot: Magma is molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface. The intense heat causes the rock to melt and become more fluid.

    * Pressure: The immense pressure deep within the Earth also contributes to the fluidity of magma.

    * Slow flow: Although magma can flow, it does so incredibly slowly, often over thousands of years. Imagine a thick syrup or honey—that's a good analogy for how magma moves.

    So, while you won't see magma flowing like water, it does exhibit the properties of a liquid under the intense heat and pressure found within the Earth.

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