Here's why:
* Volcanic mountains are formed when magma erupts onto the surface as lava, cools and solidifies, and builds up over time.
* Batholiths are massive, intrusive igneous rock formations that form deep within the Earth's crust. They are created when large amounts of magma slowly cool and crystallize underground. The pressure from the surrounding rock prevents the magma from erupting.
Think of it like this:
* Volcanic mountains are like giant piles of cooled lava.
* Batholiths are like giant, underground "blobs" of cooled magma.
Over time, erosion can expose batholiths at the surface, creating dramatic landscapes with granite peaks and valleys.
