2007-03-31 06:04:10 · 2 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Electricity without a doubt is able to melt rocks, but no - the earth does not have enough electricity flowing through it to melt rocks (in the interior of the planet).
Lightening will melt sand into neat looking glass tubes. If you're ever in the desert you should look for them...
2007-03-31 10:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by brooks b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that electricity could melt rocks. Certainly temperature in excess of 1200 degrees would melt rock material.
I can't imagine an electrical current strong enough to melt a rock. In fact, I would think that you would be hard pressed to find a wire that could carry the voltage needed to melt a rock without melting the wire itself.
Hope it helps....
2007-03-31 13:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by flyerave 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋