マグマ
まぐま
noun
magma; molten rock beneath the earth's surface
1.
magma; molten rock beneath the earth's surface
Extremely hot molten rock found deep beneath the earth's surface, particularly under volcanoes. When it reaches the surface during an eruption, it is called 溶岩 (lava).
マグマが地表に出ると溶岩になる。
When magma reaches the surface, it becomes lava.
火山の地下にはマグマが溜まっている。
Magma has accumulated beneath the volcano.
マグマの温度は千度を超えることもあり、地殻の変動に大きな影響を与える。
The temperature of magma can exceed 1,000 degrees and has a major impact on crustal movement.
A loanword from English (ultimately from Latin/Greek). Refers to molten rock found beneath the earth's surface. When magma erupts and flows on the surface, it is called 溶岩 (lava). An essential term for understanding volcanoes, which are a major part of Japan's geography and natural disaster awareness.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- マグマが上昇する: magma rises
- マグマが噴出する: magma erupts
- マグマ溜まり: magma chamber
- マグマの活動: magmatic activity
RELATED TERMS:
- 溶岩 — lava (magma after it reaches the surface)
- 火山 — volcano
- 噴火 — volcanic eruption
- {マントル} — mantle (the layer below the crust)