laccolith (Meaning)
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laccolith (n.)
A mass of igneous rock intruded between sedimentary beds and resulting in a mammiform bulging of the overlying strata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of laccolith
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laccolith Sentence Examples
- A laccolith is a geological structure that forms when magma pushes up into the Earth's crust but does not break through the surface.
- Laccoliths are often found in association with volcanic activity.
- When magma cools within a laccolith, it crystallizes and forms igneous rock.
- The shape of a laccolith is typically dome-shaped or lens-shaped.
- Laccoliths can be found in a variety of sizes, ranging from a few hundred feet to several miles across.
- Some laccoliths are so large that they can be seen from space.
- The Black Hills of South Dakota are home to a number of laccoliths.
- The Henry Mountains of Utah are also home to several laccoliths.
- Laccoliths are a type of intrusive igneous rock.
- The largest laccolith in the world is the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa.
FAQs About the word laccolith
A mass of igneous rock intruded between sedimentary beds and resulting in a mammiform bulging of the overlying strata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
A laccolith is a geological structure that forms when magma pushes up into the Earth's crust but does not break through the surface.
Laccoliths are often found in association with volcanic activity.
When magma cools within a laccolith, it crystallizes and forms igneous rock.
The shape of a laccolith is typically dome-shaped or lens-shaped.
