volcanic rocks (Q159346)

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A generally finely crystalline or glassy igneous rock resulting from volcanic action at or near the earth's surface, either ejected explosively or extruded as lava. The term includes near-surface intrusions that form a part of the volcanic structure.
  • lava
  • pyroclastic
  • tuff
  • volcanic ash
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volcanic rocks
A generally finely crystalline or glassy igneous rock resulting from volcanic action at or near the earth's surface, either ejected explosively or extruded as lava. The term includes near-surface intrusions that form a part of the volcanic structure.
  • lava
  • pyroclastic
  • tuff
  • volcanic ash

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