Hot, Hot Mud Pots

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What is a magma chamber?

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A pocket of magma that sits under the earth's surface.

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What is Magma?

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Melted rock in the center of the earth.

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Is the mud really hot?

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Yes. It's hotter than an oven and can burn your skin.

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Where can visitors see mud pots?

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At a national park.

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Is the 'mud pot' really made of mud?

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Yes.

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What are mud pots?

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Natural hot springs that contain boiling mud.

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What causes mud pots to be hot?

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Heat from magma beneath the earth's surface.

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What is the texture of mud in mud pots?

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Thick and gooey, like a soup.

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Can you touch the mud in mud pots?

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No, it can cause burns.

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What is the temperature of mud in mud pots?

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It can be over 200 degrees Fahrenheit.