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  • Volcanic Necks: Understanding These Erosion-Resistant Landforms
    The volcanic landform that is formed when the more resistant pipe remains after most of the cone has been eroded is called a volcanic neck or lava neck.

    Here's why:

    * Volcanic Pipe: The conduit through which magma travels from deep within the Earth to the surface during a volcanic eruption.

    * Volcanic Cone: The cone-shaped structure built up by layers of lava and ash during eruptions.

    * Erosion: Over time, the softer, less resistant materials that make up the volcanic cone are eroded by wind, water, and ice.

    * Resistant Pipe: The volcanic pipe, often composed of harder, more resistant rock like solidified magma, remains standing after the cone is eroded away.

    The resulting landform is a pillar or tower of rock, often quite striking, that stands as a testament to the former presence of a volcano.

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