Intrusions provide geologists with valuable clues about the Earth's geological history and processes. They indicate the movement of magma from the mantle to the crust, revealing information about the temperature and pressure conditions present during their formation. Additionally, the composition and mineralogy of the intrusions can inform geologists about the source material and the tectonic environment. Studying the relationships between intrusions and surrounding rock layers also helps in understanding the timing and sequence of geological events.
To determine whether the fault occurred before or after the igneous intrusion, geologists typically analyze the relationships between the rock layers and the intrusion. If the fault cuts through the igneous rock, it indicates that the fault occurred after the intrusion. Conversely, if the intrusion is found within the fault zone or is displaced by the fault, it suggests that the fault predates the igneous intrusion.
I am learning about this in my Science class, and when a geologist looks at an extrusion, they know it's an extrusion because it is Igneous rock, and an extrusion helps tell the reletive ages of the layers around it.
they tell the absoute age of rcoks which they occur
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It was a Stratovolcano, but the magma filled and cooled over a period of time and it hardend. The exterior eroded away and exposed the cooled magma, which is now today Devils Tower. It is classified as Extinct.
Geologists study where intrusion and extrusion formed in relation to other rock layers. This helps geologists understand the relative ages of the different types of rock! Hope it helps;)😊
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Give relative ages of rocks. This is not the only clue to this question
Geologists can identify extrusion by looking for volcanic features such as lava flows, ash deposits, and volcanic cones. The presence of volcanic rocks, such as basalt or rhyolite, can also indicate past volcanic activity associated with extrusion. Additionally, geologists may identify extrusion sites by studying the topography and landforms created by lava spreading over the surface.
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A clue that tells geologists about an intrusion is the relationship between the rock layers. An intrusion is younger than the surrounding rocks it cuts through, so if the intrusion appears to cut across existing layers, it is likely an intrusion. Additionally, the mineral composition and texture of the intrusion can differ from the surrounding rocks, providing further evidence of an intrusion.
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To determine whether the fault occurred before or after the igneous intrusion, geologists typically analyze the relationships between the rock layers and the intrusion. If the fault cuts through the igneous rock, it indicates that the fault occurred after the intrusion. Conversely, if the intrusion is found within the fault zone or is displaced by the fault, it suggests that the fault predates the igneous intrusion.
Two things geologists study is the process that creates Earth's features and search for clues about Earth's history
Yes, geologists can use radioactive dating to determine the absolute ages of extrusion (e.g., volcanic rock deposited on the Earth's surface) and intrusion (e.g., molten rock that has moved into existing rock formations). By analyzing the decay of radioactive isotopes within the rocks, geologists can calculate the age of these geological events.
Metamorphic rocks found adjacent to an igneous intrusion occur due to the heat and pressure generated by the intrusion. The high temperatures from the magma cause the original rock to metamorphose, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks near the boundary of the intrusion.
I am learning about this in my Science class, and when a geologist looks at an extrusion, they know it's an extrusion because it is Igneous rock, and an extrusion helps tell the reletive ages of the layers around it.