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Magma

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002250

Molten rock material generated within the Earth's crust or upper mantle, containing dissolved gases and suspended crystals. When magma erupts onto the surface, it is called lava. The cooling and solidification of magma form igneous rocks, which can sometimes act as seals or basement for hydrocarbon systems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002250
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002250",
  "term": "Magma",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Molten rock material generated within the Earth's crust or upper mantle, containing dissolved gases and suspended crystals. When magma erupts onto the surface, it is called lava. The cooling and solidification of magma form igneous rocks, which can sometimes act as seals or basement for hydrocarbon systems.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/magma/"
}

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