Question
With the help of a diagram explain the formation of a laccolith.
Answer
- Laccolith is formed by viscous magma which is pushed from the interior into the earth's crust by high pressure through a vent.
- The magma cools and solidifies near the earth’s surface.
- Since the magma does not flow easily it accumulates around the vent and pushes the overlying rock into a dome shape.
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