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  • Igneous Rocks: How Magma Creates Earth's Solid Foundation
    Magma cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Magma: Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.

    * Lava: Magma that erupts onto the Earth's surface.

    * Igneous Rocks: Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

    There are two main types of igneous rocks, based on where the magma cools:

    * Intrusive igneous rocks: These rocks form when magma cools and solidifies *inside* the Earth's crust. They tend to have larger crystals due to slower cooling. Examples include granite and gabbro.

    * Extrusive igneous rocks: These rocks form when lava cools and solidifies *on* the Earth's surface. They tend to have smaller crystals due to faster cooling. Examples include basalt and rhyolite.

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