* Volcanic areas: This is the most obvious location. Extrusive rocks form when magma erupts onto the Earth's surface as lava and cools quickly. Examples include:
* Lava flows: These are large sheets of cooled lava.
* Volcanic cones: These are formed by the accumulation of lava flows and volcanic ash.
* Cinder cones: These are small, cone-shaped volcanoes made up of volcanic ash and cinders.
* Ocean floors: Mid-ocean ridges are where new oceanic crust is formed. The magma that rises from the mantle and cools quickly creates extrusive rocks.
* Areas of past volcanic activity: Even if a volcano is no longer active, the surrounding area may still contain extrusive rocks.
Examples of extrusive igneous rocks:
* Basalt: A dark-colored, fine-grained rock that is common in lava flows.
* Rhyolite: A light-colored, fine-grained rock that is often found in volcanic domes.
* Andesite: A medium-colored, fine-grained rock that is common in volcanic cones.
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