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Magma Defined

Molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth's mantle and crust. When erupted onto the Earth's surface, it is called lava. (Teacher's Packet)
Molten rock that contains dissolved gas and minerals. When magma reaches the surface it is called lava. (Gardner, et.al., 1995)

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Scientists Lower Alaska Volcano Threat Level

Published July 1, 2009, 9:46 am, Fox News

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said that seismic activity has slowed under the volcano and it's possible that eruptions have stopped

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Scientists lower Alaska volcano threat level

Published July 1, 2009, 9:24 am, Boston Herald

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Seismic activity has slowed under Alaska's Mount Redoubt and it's possible that eruptions have stopped, the Alaska Volcano Observatory said....

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Alaska"™s Mount Redoubt Seems To Have Cooled Off

Published July 1, 2009, 8:26 am, redOrbit

Alaska’s Mount Redoubt has gradually slowed down in activity since the last eruption three months ago.The Alaska Volcano Observatory said on Tuesday that seismic activity has calmed down and the eruptions may have stopped.

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Scientists lower Alaska volcano threat level

Published July 1, 2009, 7:45 am, MSNBC

Alaskans can put away their dust masks and spare air filters, for now, because Mount Redoubt seems to have cooled off since its last major eruption nearly three months ago.

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July 2009 Geology and GSA Today Media Highlights

Published June 30, 2009, 1:08 pm, EurekAlert!

( Geological Society of America ) GEOLOGY articles extract information on forces shaping Earth's surface, solve the puzzle of LIPs on land, trace the leading edges of dispersing continents, expose magmatic plumbing, argue over gold deposits, show how fungi break down rocks, unveil tightly kept secrets about the Amazon River, investigate deep geological structures associated with the 2004 ...

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  • Big Island Adventures: Experience the thrill of watching red-hot molten lava flow into the ocean from Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. Dive the crystal cleat waters of the Pacific Ocean. Hike to the top of a snow-covered volcano and enjoy the bet star gazing in the world! These are only a few of the amazing adventures that you can only experience on the Big Island of Hawaii.
  • Hawaii Lava Tours (808) 934-7977: Favorite Hawaii Lava Tours on the Big Island of Hawaii. View red-hot molten lava by land, air or water!

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