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It turns into a rock called fulgurite (fused quartz).
When sand is struck by lightning, the silica in the sand melts and fuses, forming a glass tube called fulgurite. Fulgurite is generally rare, but can be found all over the world. The fulgurite can be a variety of different colors depending on the mineral content of the sand.
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∙ 13y ago
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Yes. Lightning is a source of high voltage, high energy electrical impulse which can start fires, destroy rock, kill people and yes, even melt sand.
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∙ 11y agoA fulgorite, a knobbly, uneven rod of fused sand may form when lightning strikes sand.
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∙ 14y agoSand that has been melted by lightning is called fulgurite.
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∙ 7y agoI would just call it "lightning striking sand".
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∙ 7y agoIt forms a crystal structure called a Fulgurite if the temperatures are high enough. They are very fragile structures and it is difficult to collect without them crumbling.
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∙ 15y ago== == Fulgurites.
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∙ 14y agoNatural glass.
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∙ 13y agoGlass
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What is an intrusive igneous rock which is crushed into sand?
molten rock
What is a molten gassy rock?
Molten rock is also called lava.:)
Where does glass sand come from usually?
glass sand is just natural sand except it is cleaned before turned into molten (liquid sand) so just pure sand is melted xx SPOON !!!
What are the streams of molten lava spilled out of a volcano called?
Streams of molten lava out of a volcano are called 'lava flows'.
What are rivers of molten rock?
Rivers of molten rock are called lava flows.
What is an intrusive igneous rock which is crushed into sand?
molten rock
Molten rock is called what?
Molten rock is called magma.
How to introduce molten metal into molds?
The molds should be sand coated insides and a hole upside mold then introduce the molten metal.
What is a molten gassy rock?
Molten rock is also called lava.:)
Where does glass sand come from usually?
glass sand is just natural sand except it is cleaned before turned into molten (liquid sand) so just pure sand is melted xx SPOON !!!
Give names for the molten material in the Earth and molten material outside the Earth?
Molten material below ground is called magma, and molten material above ground is called lava.
What is molten rock called after eruption?
Molten rock that has erupted is called Lava, however if it has not erupted it is called Magma.
When is molten rock called lava and when is it called magma?
Molten rock is called magma when it is underground and lava when it reaches the surface.
What is igenous intrusion?
When molten rock breaks through sedimentary (compacted sand) rock
What is a molten rock from earths mantle?
If it were molten, it would be called magma.
When is molten rock called magma?
Molten rock is called magma when it is inside the earth. Its called lava when it reaches the Earth's surface.
How do you make a bullseye lantern in RuneScape?
It requires 49 Smithing to make the steel frame (Steel Bar) and 49 Crafting to make the glass lens (Blowing Pipe + Molten Glass (Entrana)).To make Molten Glass:Go To Entrana with a bucket, use bucket on pile of sand, use the bucket of sand on a furnace to get molten glass.
