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Question
Distinguish between the following pair of terms associated with vulcanicity:
Lava and Magma
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Solution
| Lava | Magma |
| Lava is the black liquid part of the volcanic eruption. | Magma includes all the material coming out of a volcano e.g. lava, stones, cinders, ash, smoke, steam, etc. |
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