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| − | + | An '''intrusion''' is a body of [[igneous rock]] that invades older [[rock]]. This may be by forceful '''intrusion''' or by [[magmatic sloping]]. | |
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| − | *Pellant, Chris. ''The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals'', Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995) | + | *Pellant, Chris. ''The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals'', Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995), ''p. 251'' |
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Latest revision as of 14:24, July 13, 2016
An intrusion is a body of igneous rock that invades older rock. This may be by forceful intrusion or by magmatic sloping.
Sources
- Pellant, Chris. The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995), p. 251