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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
volcanic plug — /vɒlkænɪk ˈplʌg/ (say volkanik plug) noun the eroded vent of a dead volcano, commonly forming a topographic high point …
Plug — may refer to: * Plug (comic) * Plug (fishing), a family of fishing lures * Plug (horticulture), a planting technique * An electrical connector ** DC plug, or DC connector ** Power plug ** Power connector ** Jack (connector) * Plug (jewellery), a… … Wikipedia
plug — [ volcanic ] (not recommended) use volcanic neck … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
plug dome — A volcanic dome characterized by an upheaved, consolidated conduit filling. GG … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Mount Cayley volcanic field — Coordinates: 50°07′13″N 123°17′26″W / 50.12028°N 123.29056°W / 50.12028; 123.29056 … Wikipedia
Lassen Volcanic National Park — IUCN Category II (National Park) … Wikipedia
Geology of the Lassen volcanic area — The geology of the Lassen volcanic area presents a record of sedimentation and volcanic activity in the area in and around Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California, U.S.. The park is located in the southernmost part of the Cascade… … Wikipedia
Anahim Volcanic Belt — The Anahim Volcanic Belt is a 600 kilometre long volcanic belt, stretching from just north of Vancouver Island to near Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. The Anahim Volcanic Belt has had three main magmatic episodes: 15–13 Ma, 9–6 Ma, and 3–1 Ma … Wikipedia
Mount Meager — The Mount Meager volcanic complex rising above the Pemberton Valley. Summits left to right are Capricorn Mountain, Mount Meager proper and Plinth Peak … Wikipedia
