Melting
This video clip shows a lava flow coming from a volcano. It's temperature is about 1200oC.
Source: Stromboli Online
Source: Stromboli Online
Where are the volcanoes?
Map above reproduced courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program.
See a larger map of the world with links to more information on some volcanoes around the world.
See a larger map of the world with links to more information on some volcanoes around the world.
Find out more about how magma is formed.
Why is magma produced?
The map (on the left) shows where volcanoes occur. Here’s why: