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When there is an igneous intrusion and a fault line which one is younger?
That depends! If the fault line cross cuts the igneous intrusion causing the intrusion to be displaced on either side of the fault and forming a broken mass of rock within the intrusion known as a fault breccia then the fault is younger than the intrusions, as the intrusion must have already existed for the fault to cause it's displacement. If on the other hand the igneous intrusion cross cuts the fault and is un-deformed then it is probable that it is younger than the fault.
What results when rocks come in contact with molten rocks such as those in an igneous intrustion?
When rocks come in contact with molten rocks from an igneous intrusion, the surrounding rocks may undergo contact metamorphism, where their mineralogy and texture are altered due to the heat and chemical reactions with the intruding magma. This can result in the formation of new minerals and textures in the rocks near the intrusion boundary.
What is a mass of rock formed when a large body of magma cools inside the Earth?
A mass of rock formed when a large body of magma cools inside the Earth is called an intrusion or pluton. These formations are referred to as intrusive igneous rocks and can vary in size and shape depending on the depth and cooling rate of the magma within the Earth's crust.
What is the difference between an intusion and a fault?
A fault is a crack in an mass of rock or soil along which there has been a displacement, shifting or movement of the rock or soil on each side of the crack. An intrusion is a mass of igneous rock formed when molten rock (magma) squeezes or melts into preexisting rocks and crystallizes. ex: sills and dyke's
What kind of rock is a batholith?
A batholith is not necessarily in a volcano, but it is definitely involved with them. When a large body of magma cools inside the Earth's crust, creating a bed of volcanic rock, this is called a batholith. This can be a magma chamber or otherwise.
When crustal rock is uplifted by the intrusion of an igneous mass?
a dome mountain is formed
When crustal rock is uplifted by the intrusion of an mass?
a dome mountain is formed
When there is an igneous intrusion and a fault line which one is younger?
That depends! If the fault line cross cuts the igneous intrusion causing the intrusion to be displaced on either side of the fault and forming a broken mass of rock within the intrusion known as a fault breccia then the fault is younger than the intrusions, as the intrusion must have already existed for the fault to cause it's displacement. If on the other hand the igneous intrusion cross cuts the fault and is un-deformed then it is probable that it is younger than the fault.
What kind of rock is an intrusion made of?
An intrusion is a mass of igneous rock that forms when melted rock moves into cracks in rock layers and then cools.
What results when rocks come in contact with molten rocks such as those in an igneous intrustion?
When rocks come in contact with molten rocks from an igneous intrusion, the surrounding rocks may undergo contact metamorphism, where their mineralogy and texture are altered due to the heat and chemical reactions with the intruding magma. This can result in the formation of new minerals and textures in the rocks near the intrusion boundary.
What are the two elements that make up 75 percent of the total mass of the crustal rocks of the earth?
Oxygen and silicon are the two elements that make up 75 percent of the total mass of the crustal rocks on Earth.
Are there only two large crustal plates that divide the earth's land mass?
yes
What is a mass of rock formed when a large body of magma cools inside the Earth?
A mass of rock formed when a large body of magma cools inside the Earth is called an intrusion or pluton. These formations are referred to as intrusive igneous rocks and can vary in size and shape depending on the depth and cooling rate of the magma within the Earth's crust.
What is the lanform that forms when a mass of hardened magma is uplifted causing the layers of rock to bend upward?
A Dome Mountain
What is the difference between an intusion and a fault?
A fault is a crack in an mass of rock or soil along which there has been a displacement, shifting or movement of the rock or soil on each side of the crack. An intrusion is a mass of igneous rock formed when molten rock (magma) squeezes or melts into preexisting rocks and crystallizes. ex: sills and dyke's
Dome -like mass of intrusive igneous rock?
Batholith
What is an abyssolith?
An abyssolith is a mass of igneous rock deep in the crust with no known bottom.
