Laccolith vs. Lopolith

Laccolith vs. Lopolith — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Laccolith and Lopolith

Laccolithnoun

(geology) A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes.

Lopolithnoun

(geology) a mass of volcanic or igneous rock found within strata which has spilled downward into underlaying strata and forms depressed regions.

Laccolithnoun

A mass similar to lopolith but concave up.

Lopolithnoun

(geology) mass similar to laccolith but concave down

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