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प्रश्न
Explain this term associated with rocks: Laccoliths and Batholiths
उत्तर
Laccoliths is formed by the intrusion of magma in the erupting channel just below the crust. Batholiths are deep seated dome shaped formation of magma intrusion, generally forming the base of mountain ranges, e.g., Ranchi Batholiths.
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