Overview
The petrology of igneous rocks is a vital field in geology that focuses on understanding how these rocks form from molten material. By studying the processes of magma formation, cooling, and crystallization, geologists can classify igneous rocks into intrusive and extrusive types, each with distinct...
Key Terms
Example: Magma can cool to form granite.
Example: Lava flows can create new landforms.
Example: Granite is an intrusive rock.
Example: Basalt is an extrusive rock.
Example: Slow cooling allows larger crystals to form.
Example: Volcanism can create new islands.
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Key Concepts
Magma formationCrystal growthRock classificationVolcanic vs. plutonic