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  • Laccoliths: Understanding Lens-Shaped Igneous Formations
    A lens-shaped intrusive igneous mass that forms close to the surface is called a laccolith.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Lens-shaped: It has a roughly elliptical shape, much like a lentil or a convex lens.

    * Intrusive: It forms when magma intrudes into existing rock layers.

    * Igneous: It's composed of cooled and solidified magma.

    * Close to the surface: It forms relatively shallowly within the Earth's crust.

    Laccoliths form when magma pushes upwards but cannot break through the overlying rock layers. This creates a dome-like structure that can uplift the surrounding land.

    Let me know if you have any more questions about igneous intrusions!

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