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Rocks formed by the solidification of lava from volcanic eruptions are called ______ rocks.


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During a volcano eruption, magma comes through the gap as lava. It solidifies and forms rocks. Rocks formed by the solidification of volcanic eruptions are called igneous rocks. Examples of igneous rocks are basalt and granite.

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Rocks formed by the solidification of lava from volcanic eruptions are called igneous rocks.


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