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When lava is underground in its molten state it is called magma. When it reaches air it is called lava. Once lava begins to harden it can turn into many kinds of shapes and colors. The color of lava depends on the temperature of the flow. It also depends on the chemical composition in the magma. Black flow lava is very dark and creates unusual shapes, large mounds, swirls and crusts.

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When lava is underground in its molten state it is called magma. When it reaches air it is called lava. Once lava begins to harden it can turn into many kinds of shapes and colors. The color of lava depends on the temperature of the flow. It also depends on the chemical composition in the magma. Black flow lava is very dark and creates unusual shapes, large mounds, swirls and crusts.