A dike is an intrusive volcanic feature that is made by hot magma coming up to the surface cutting through the layers of rock. As it comes to the surface from a batholith the magma creates sills horizontally in the rock. Once the magma has made it to the surface through the dike it becomes lava.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
YAYAAA DIKES
A dike is an intrusive volcanic feature that is made by hot magma coming up to the surface cutting through the layers of rock. As it comes to the surface from a batholith the magma creates sills horizontally in the rock. Once the magma has made it to the surface through the dike it becomes lava.
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