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Geothermal Gradient

Geothermal Gradient
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Description: Origin of Magma

Magma originates when essentially solid rock, located in the crust and upper mantle, melts
Factors that influence the generation of magma from solid rock
Role of heat
Earth’s natural temperature increases with depth (geothermal gradient) is not sufficient to melt rock at the lower crust and upper mantle

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