plu
ton
Plural
plutons
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a large body of igneous rock formed beneath the Earth's surface from magma that has cooled and solidified
- The presence of a pluton can influence the surrounding rock formations.
- Geologists use radiometric dating to determine the age of plutons.
- Plutons can create significant uplift and deformation in the Earth's crust.
- Plutons may contain valuable mineral deposits due to their composition.
- The intrusion of a pluton can alter the thermal gradient of surrounding rocks.
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