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Dike Formation
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Summary
Dike Formation
occurs when magma intrudes into
Cracks in the Earth's crust
, solidifying to form vertical or steeply inclined sheets of
Igneous Rock
. This geological process is a key indicator of
Tectonic Activity
and can influence the landscape by
Creating ridges
or influencing
Erosion Patterns
.
Concepts
Igneous Intrusion
Magma Emplacement
Tectonic Activity
Crustal Deformation
Geothermal Gradient
Erosion
Volcanism
Geological Mapping
Magma Ascent
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