igneous rock

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igneous rock

(From the Greek word for fire) forms when hot, molten rock crystallizes and solidifies. The molten rock originates deep within the Earth near active plate boundaries or hot spots, then rises toward the surface.

(From the Greek word for fire) forms when hot, molten rock crystallizes and solidifies. The molten rock originates deep within the Earth near active plate boundaries or hot spots, then rises toward the surface.

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