Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks form when molten lava (magma) cools and turns to solid rock.
Examples include granite, pegmatite, and pumice.
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This results in two groups of igneous rocks: (1) plutonic or intrusive igneous rocks that solidified deep within the earth and (2) volcanic, or extrusive, igneous rocks formed at the Earth's surface.
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Geology Question: How Are Igneous Rocks Formed ? Ingneous rocks refer to a type of rock that are formed from lava or molten magma. The name of these rocks depicts its forming properties as it means fire. ... How Are Igneous Rocks Formed Underground?
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Earth Sciences Question: Is Igneous Rocks Formed From Solar Or Internal Energy? Igneous rocks are formed by magma when it cools down. They are earth's internal processes. When magma cools down it settles ... How Are Igneous Rocks Formed ?
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Igneous rocks are called "Fire Rocks" They are the result of either lava or magma cooling ... Lava flowing into the ocean cools very quickly. This coastline is made of newly formed igneous roc...
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Some igneous rocks form from volcanic lava. Click on image for full size (26K JPG); Courtesy of USGS ... Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools and becomes solid. Molten rock is called magma when it is below the Earth’s surface and lava when it is above.
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