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What is a loccolith?

Updated: 6/16/2024
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A loccolith is a type of igneous intrusion in which magma is injected between layers of sedimentary rock, causing the overlying rock layers to bulge upwards in a dome shape. Loccoliths are typically characterized by a flat base and a domed top.

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