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A '''dike''' is a sheet-shaped [[igneous rock|igneous]] [[intrusion]]. Cuts across existing [[rock]] structures.<ref>Pellant, Chris. ''The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals'', Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995). 250.</ref> | A '''dike''' is a sheet-shaped [[igneous rock|igneous]] [[intrusion]]. Cuts across existing [[rock]] structures.<ref>Pellant, Chris. ''The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals'', Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995). 250.</ref> | ||
| − | A '''dike''' is also an elongated raised earthen mound used as a flood defence or to protect reclaimed land (see [[Polder]]). | + | A '''dike''' (also spelled '''dyke'''<ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dike The Free Dictionary - definition of '''dike''']</ref>) is also an elongated raised earthen mound used as a flood defence or to protect reclaimed land (see [[Polder]]). |
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Revision as of 01:11, June 28, 2011
A dike is a sheet-shaped igneous intrusion. Cuts across existing rock structures.[1]
A dike (also spelled dyke[2]) is also an elongated raised earthen mound used as a flood defence or to protect reclaimed land (see Polder).
References
- ↑ Pellant, Chris. The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995). 250.
- ↑ The Free Dictionary - definition of dike