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Batholith (Noun)

Meaning

Large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The Sierra Nevada mountain range is home to several large batholiths that formed during the Mesozoic era.
  • Geologists have extensively studied the Idaho batholith to understand the geological processes that shaped it.
  • Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia is a granitic batholith that rose from the Earth's mantle millions of years ago.
  • The Andes mountain range has several prominent batholiths that were formed due to subduction and volcanic activity.
  • The Coast Mountains batholith in British Columbia is known for its impressive granitic formations and unique geological features.

Synonyms

  • Pluton
  • Plutonic Rock
  • Batholite

Related Words

  • Batholithic (adjective)
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