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  • What is a Dike? Understanding Igneous Rock Formations
    An igneous intrusion that cuts across rock layers is called a dike.

    Here's why:

    * Dike: A tabular (flat and sheet-like) intrusion that cuts across existing rock layers. They form when magma forces its way into fractures or other weaknesses in the rock.

    * Sill: A tabular intrusion that is parallel to the existing rock layers.

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