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.