Dike

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by XavierC (talk | contribs) at 01:01, June 28, 2011. It may differ significantly from current revision.

A dike is a sheet-shaped igneous intrusion. Cuts across existing rock structures.[1]

A dike (also spelled dyke)is also an elongated raised earthen mound used as a flood defence or to protect reclaimed land (see Polder).

References

  1. ↑ Pellant, Chris. The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995). 250.