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laccolith [′lak·ə‚lith] (geology) A body of igneous rock intruding into sedimentary rocks so that the overlying strata have been notably lifted by the force of intrusion. 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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At Fort Lewis, the habitat is montane shrubland (11) superimposed on intrusive igneous rocks forming laccoliths (12). A locally sulfidic laccolith intrusive of quartz-eye porphyry of the Caetano Tuff underlies the skarns, and this may have been the source of the IP anomaly. The general ecosystem of the area is montane shrubland (2) superimposed on intrusive igneous rocks forming laccoliths (3). |
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