'Overlying rock' presentation slideshows

EARTH'S INTERIOR

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Intrusive Activity

Intrusive Activity. Chapter 18.2. Molten Magma is less dense than surrounding rocks. This forces magma to move upward intrude into, the overlying crust. Intrusive Activity. A. Magma can force the overlying rock apart and enter the newly formed fissures.

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Slumping - Coastal Are they fast or slow? Fast How does it happens? Waves attack softer clay

Mass Movement. Slumping - Coastal Are they fast or slow? Fast How does it happens? Waves attack softer clay The clay is undercut by waves The overlying rock is not supported by clay Large chunks break away and slump in a rotational movement into the sea

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