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Intrusive rock

earth science Maturity 7-9

Hot melted rock stays under the ground.

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A Yool DevilsTower 04Sep03 exif.jpg
It cools down very slowly. This makes big, shiny bits in the rock. You can see these bits with your eyes. It is a cool part of our Earth.
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Geological Dike Cross-Island Trail Alaska.jpg
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