Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called ........

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Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called:

Basalt

Laccolith

Lava

Magma

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Magma is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located under Earth's surface. ... Like solid rock, magma is a mixture of minerals. It also contains small amounts of dissolved gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur. The high temperatures and pressure under Earth's crust keep magma in its fluid state.