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How do plutons rise?
How do plutons rise?
Caterina
Tue Nov 05 2024
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I'm curious about the process of how plutons, these geological features, ascend or rise up within the Earth's crust. I want to understand the mechanism behind their movement.
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Michele
Thu Nov 07 2024
As they rise, the magmas begin to cool and solidify within the crust.
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Valentina
Thu Nov 07 2024
Near the surface, they form substantial bodies of igneous rock known as plutons.
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alexander_smith_musician
Thu Nov 07 2024
Granitic magmas are primarily generated through melting processes occurring NEAR the base of the continents.
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Tommaso
Thu Nov 07 2024
Plutons remain buried until geological processes such as tectonic uplift and erosion expose them by removing the overlaying rocks.
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Sara
Thu Nov 07 2024
These magmas ascend slowly through the Earth's crust, moving upwards akin to large balloons.
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