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VOLCANIC NECK [1 record]

Record 1 2014-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

The nearly circular vertical feed channel of a volcano which has been filled with solidified lava and/or pyroclastic material, and has subsequently been exposed by erosion of the volcanic cone.

OBS

Not to be confused with "volcanic plug."

OBS

neck; volcanic neck: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Genre de cheminée volcanique constituée de roches magmatiques, généralement bréchique, qui correspond à une cheminée laissée en relief par l'érosion.

OBS

neck; neck volcanique : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vulcanología y sismología
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
DEF

Columna de roca volcánica constituida por la lava de relleno de la chimenea de un antiguo volcán.

CONT

El espigón es el núcleo de basalto duro que subsiste cuando la erosión diferencial ha eliminado los materiales más blandos, que constituían el cono de un volcán.

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