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Basalt is found by comparing oceanic plates beneath the ocean floor.
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∙ 14y agoIn large part it forms the oceanic plates and in some instances ibasaltic magma has spewed forth in huge eruptions and then solidified on the Earth's surface.
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How is granite and basalt obtained from the earths crust?
the source is found underground, and then it is mined
Where is basalt located?
Basalt is generally found on and near volcanoes.
What is the rock that makes up most of oceanic crust?
Most of the oceanic crust is made of peridotite. Some basalt and gabbro may also be found.
What region is basalt rock found in?
Oceanic Crust :):):):)
Where in Earth's crust would you find basalt?
Most basalt is found in the oceanic plates. Most granite is found in the continental plates.
What are two rocks that can be found in the earths crust?
Basalt and limestone.
How is granite and basalt obtained from the earths crust?
the source is found underground, and then it is mined
Does basalt form most of the earths crust?
yes
Where is basalt located?
Basalt is generally found on and near volcanoes.
What is the composition of earths oceans?
Many different minerals are found in oceanic crust. Feldspar, basalt, pyroxene, and other molten rock materials make up the composition of the ocean's crust.
What composition is earths crust?
oceanic crust is made of basalt while continental crust is made of silica rich rocks like granite.
What is the rock that makes up most of oceanic crust?
Most of the oceanic crust is made of peridotite. Some basalt and gabbro may also be found.
What region is basalt rock found in?
Oceanic Crust :):):):)
Does basalt form on the oceanic crust?
Basalt is an extrusive, volcanic rock. It commonly forms the volcanic mountains found in the Oceans - eg Hawaii is made of basalts.
Where in Earth's crust would you find basalt?
Most basalt is found in the oceanic plates. Most granite is found in the continental plates.
What rock is most commonly found in the Earth's crust?
Igneous rock, and specifically basalt.
What kind of crust are Plates made of?
rocky almost cement crust like granite found in continental crust and basalt found in oceanic crust
