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Question
What is the following :
Spine or plug
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Solution
Spine or plug: Acid lava dome is formed when viscous lava solidifies quickly and gives rise to steep sloping cones. This is known as a spine or plug. Sometimes these spines and plugs are exposed by denudation.
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