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Q: How does volcanic eruptions lead to rock formation?
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Which process could lead directly to the formation of pumice rock?

The process that could directly lead to the formation of pumice rock is volcanice eruptions (explosive eruption of lava from a volcano).


Is carbon released from the rock cycle during sedimentation and volcanic eruptions?

It is captured during sedimentation through carbon capture which is one of the processes involving limestone formation. It is released in large quantities during volcanic eruptions.


How do subduction zones lead to the formation of volcanic activity?

Subduction zones lead to the formation of volcanic activity because the water combined with crust and mantle material lowers the rock's melting point temperature, causing the rock to melt and produce magma, which then creates volcanic activity.


What is the Giants cause way in Ireland?

It is a rock formation of over 40,000 basalt pillars formed by volcanic eruptions. See the photo below.


What is molten rock used for after when erupted?

There is no use for molten rock from volcanic eruptions.


Is diorite a volcanic rock?

Yes. Diorite is a high-silica volcanic rock often associated with highly explosive eruptions.


What do Volcanic eruptions form igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?

Igneous rocks


Is pumice a intrusive rock?

No, pumice is an extrusive rock ejected into the atmosphere by volcanic eruptions.


Where you can see igneous rock?

at places where volcanic eruptions take place


Where do scientists get rock samples to discover earth's interior?

They recover rock samples from volcanic eruptions.


Which process changes sedimentary rock into igneous?

Melting and crystallization.


Can stratification occur in a volcanic rock?

Yes. Volcanic rock laid down by different eruptions, or different phases up eruptive activity will be stratified.