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the holes in extrusive igneous rocks (lava) are called vesicles. They are formed by gas escaping from the rock when molten, leaving bubbles in the melt which

which may be preserved when the lava solidifies

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Why do holes form in some extrusive rock?

the holes in extrusive igneous rocks (lava) are called vesicles. They are formed by gas escaping from the rock when molten, leaving bubbles in the melt which which may be preserved when the lava solidifies


How extrusive rocks form?

extrusive rocks can form from Basaltic Lava and Andesitic Lava. :)


What are the main two types of igneous rocks?

Igneous rocks are classified as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks form from lava at or above the ground, and intrusive rocks form from magma below the ground. Granite is intrusive, pumice is extrusive.


Contrast the ways in which extrusive and intrusive rocks are formed?

Intrusive rocks form within the crust of the Earth while extrusive rocks form on the surface.


What are igneous rocks that form over the surface?

Rhyolititcen rocks.


From what material does extrusive rocks form?

Extrusive rock forms from cooling lava.


Where does extrusive rocks form?

At the Earth surface.


What is the difference between igneous rocks and extrusive rocks?

Extrusive is a form of igneous rock - it's what you get when the magma is extruded or squeezed out onto the surface in the form of lava.


What kind of igneous rocks for on earths surface?

Some do. These are called extrusive igneous rocks. However a large portion of igneous rocks form beneath the surface. These are intrusive igneous rocks.


Many extrusive volcanic rocks contain holes which have formed from?

Many extrusive volcanic rocks contain holes, or vesicles, which have formed from gases trapped in the magma during eruption. As the lava cools and solidifies, these gases escape, leaving behind the characteristic holes in the rock.


What are types of extrusive igneous rocks?

Extrusive igneous rocks are igneous rocks that form above earth's surface. They are usually fine-grained due to the rate in which they cool.


What is the difference between instrusive rocks and extrusive rocks?

Extrusive rocks form above the surface, cooling quickly and bearing a glassy or fine texture and may be vesicular. Intrusive rocks form below the surface and form slowly, giving it a coarse texture.