Endogenic Processes Flashcards

Plutonism and Volcanism

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A geological process that was formed, originated, and located below the surface of the Earth.

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Endogenic Processes

  1. Tectonic movements
  2. Metamorphism
  3. Magmatism
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It forms from “Partial melting” of mantle rocks. As temperature rises (600-1000°C), some minerals melt and others remain solid

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Magma

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What are the 2 Mechanisms through which rocks melt?

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  1. Decompression Melting
  2. Flux Melting
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Enumerate (2)

What happens after magma is formed?

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  1. Intrusion
  2. Extrusion
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Magma that moves
up into a volcano without erupting.

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Intrusion

Happens after magma is formed

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Eruptions of magmatic material that cause land formation on the surface of the Earth.

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Extrusion

Happens after magma is formed

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Refers to all sorts of igneous geological activities taking place below the Earth’s surface.

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Plutonism

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They are purified plycarbonate/ Rocks that come from plutonism are called what?

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Plutonites

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Used to describe all geological phenomena that occur on the natural terrestrial surface, such as the eruption of volcanoes and creation of hot springs.

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Volcanism

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Rocks that come from volcanism are called what?

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Volcanites

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