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kellyjaisingh

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on: Jul 15, 2018

Explain how a laccolith is similar to a sill. What will be an ideal response?

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Explain how batholiths and stocks formed via plate tectonics. What will be an ideal response?

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stillxalice

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Both are near-surface concordant intrusive igneous bodies.

Answer to Question 2

Batholiths and stocks are products of partial melting of subducted oceanic crust that are emplaced in
the continental crust above the subducted slab.

kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018

Gracias!

cam1229

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Great answer, keep it coming

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