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Extrusive volcanic rocks

Magma that erupts onto the surface is called lava. It cools very quickly because the temperature at the surface is relatively low, and crystals will probably cease growth because the liquid is quenched. Volcanic glass is a type of quenched lava, and typical volcanic rocks are rhyolite, basalt, and andesite.

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