Melting occurs when rocks in the Earth's mantle or crust reach temperatures high enough to transition from solid to liquid, producing magma. This can happen due to increased temperature, decreased pressure, or the addition of volatile substances like water, which lower the melting point of rocks. When these conditions are met, the solid rock partially melts, generating magma that can rise to form volcanic activity.
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