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tuffRelatively soft, porous rock that is usually formed by the compaction and cementation of volcanic ash or dust. Tuff may vary greatly not only in texture but also in chemical and mineralogical composition. In some eruptions, foaming magma wells to the surface as an emulsion of hot gases and incandescent particles; the shredded pumice-like material spreads swiftly, even over gentle slopes, as a glowing avalanche (nuée ardente) that may move many miles at speeds of 100 mph (160 kph). tuff a rock formed by the fusing together on the ground of small rock fragments (less than 2 mm across) ejected from a volcano How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Extensive surface sampling, outlined three large areas of consistent gold/silver mineralization leaking through an unmineralized welded tuff. Extensive surface sampling, recently outlined three large areas of consistent gold/silver mineralization leaking through an unmineralized welded tuff cover. |
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