Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
Volcanic neck — Vol*can ic neck (Geol.) A column of igneous rock formed by congelation of lava in the conduit of a volcano and later exposed by the removal of surrounding rocks. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
volcanic neck — ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY GLOSSARY A massive pillar of rock more resistant to erosion than the lavas and pyroclastic rocks of a volcanic cone … Glossary of volcanic terms
volcanic neck — noun : a column of igneous rock that is formed by congelation of lava or the consolidation of volcanic breccia in the conduit of a volcano and that may later be left standing above the adjacent country by the removal of surrounding rocks by… … Useful english dictionary
volcanic neck — Geol. neck (def. 14). * * * … Universalium
volcanic neck — /vɒlkænɪk ˈnɛk/ (say volkanik nek) noun the eroded vent of a dead volcano, forming a topographic depression …
neck — [ volcanic ] (not preferred) refer to volcanic neck … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Volcanic plug — A volcanic plug, also called a volcanic neck or lava neck, is a volcanic landform created when lava hardens within a vent on an active volcano. When forming, a plug can cause an extreme build up of pressure if volatile charged magma is trapped… … Wikipedia
neck — necker, n. neckless, adj. necklike, adj. /nek/, n. 1. the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk. 2. the part of a garment encircling, partly covering, or closest to the neck; neckline. 3. the length of… … Universalium
volcanic plug — (not recommended) use volcanic neck … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Neck (disambiguation) — Neck is the body part between the head and torso of many animals. Neck may also refer to: Neck (music), the projecting part of a string instrument Neck (short story), by Roald Dahl Neck (Chinese constellation) Neck (Band), a British Celtic punk… … Wikipedia
