volcanic
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These little limestone lenses litter the Chilliwack Terrane, and in a land full of volcanics and metavolcanics, topped with yet more volcanics, they’re a delightful interlude.
From Scientific American • Mar. 7, 2012
The effusives or volcanics at the surface take the form of sheets, flows, tuffs, agglomerates, etc.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
These are called effusives or extrusives, or lavas or volcanics, to distinguish them from intrusives formed below the surface.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
"Hope my volcanics didn't horrify you," he said apologetically.
From Captain Desmond, V.C. by Diver, Maud
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