Igneous Rocks
Born from fire, shaped by time.
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Igneous rocks form when magma or lava cools and solidifies. They are the most abundant rock type on Earth, making up the majority of the oceanic and continental crust. Understanding igneous rocks means understanding the fundamental building process of our planet — from the volcanic islands erupting in the Pacific to the granite batholiths underpinning mountain ranges.
