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'''Magma''' is red-hot molten rock present in [[volcano]]es, as well as magma pools and magma pipes. It serves as an energy source, powering [[magma forge]]s, [[magma glass furnace]]s, [[magma kiln]]s, and [[magma smelter]]s, which do not "use it up" in any way. It is ''extremely'' dangerous, [[fun|and has led to the death of many dwarves, and many fortresses]]. | '''Magma''' is red-hot molten rock present in [[volcano]]es, as well as magma pools and magma pipes. It serves as an energy source, powering [[magma forge]]s, [[magma glass furnace]]s, [[magma kiln]]s, and [[magma smelter]]s, which do not "use it up" in any way. It is ''extremely'' dangerous, [[fun|and has led to the death of many dwarves, and many fortresses]]. | ||
− | Magma never cools, but can [[evaporation|evaporate]] if left at a depth of 1/7 for long enough. If mixed with water | + | Magma never cools, but can [[evaporation|evaporate]] if left at a depth of 1/7 for long enough. If mixed with water it can form obsidian (see below). |
'''Lava''' is the same substance. Magma is what it is called underground, while it is called Lava if it is above ground. <!-- see talk page.--> | '''Lava''' is the same substance. Magma is what it is called underground, while it is called Lava if it is above ground. <!-- see talk page.--> | ||
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==Magma sources== | ==Magma sources== | ||
Magma almost exclusively occurs in two different features; magma pools and magma pipes. | Magma almost exclusively occurs in two different features; magma pools and magma pipes. | ||
− | * A '''magma pool''' is a reservoir of magma that occupies only a few Z- | + | * A '''magma pool''' is a reservoir of magma that occupies only a few Z-Levels in the mountain, without reaching the surface. Magma pools can be very small, and may have few suitable locations for buildings that rely on magma. Magma in these pools is limited, and pools will not refill with magma once emptied. |
* A '''magma pipe''' starts at the lowest z-level of the map from a magma (or lava) flow and extends in a pipe shape upwards, sometimes reaching the surface but often not. Magma pipes gradually refill with magma. | * A '''magma pipe''' starts at the lowest z-level of the map from a magma (or lava) flow and extends in a pipe shape upwards, sometimes reaching the surface but often not. Magma pipes gradually refill with magma. | ||
− | * '''[[Eerie glowing pit|Hidden Fun Stuff]]''' also contains a very | + | * '''[[Eerie glowing pit|Hidden Fun Stuff]]''' also contains a very very very small amount of magma, enough for a smelter or two. |
Also, note that... | Also, note that... |