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igneous

[ig-nee-uhs] / ˈɪg ni əs /


ADJECTIVE
molten
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ADJECTIVE
plutonic
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This area, called the North Atlantic Igneous Province, formed from magma flowing through and spilling out of Earth’s crust more than 50 million years ago.

From Scientific American • Jan. 4, 2022

Igneous, metamorphic, marine sedimentary rocks — in all shapes, sizes and textures, plus a multitude of colors.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2021

Rocks of the Bushveld Igneous Complex have an areal extent larger than the state of Utah.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

Igneous or metamorphic rocks have the lowest primary porosity because they commonly form at depth and have interlocking crystals.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

This class of rocks lie on top of what are called "Igneous" rocks, which means that they have been formed by or subjected to heat.

From Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water. by Gray, Elisha




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