Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.10 - Monitoring Volcanic Activity - Eye on Earth 5.2 - Page 174: 1

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Based on the given information, the volcanic structure shown in the case of the Buddhist monastery Taung Kalat in Myanmar is a volcanic neck or volcanic plug. A volcanic neck forms when magma solidifies within the conduit of a volcano, and over time, the surrounding rock is eroded away, leaving behind a steep-sided, columnar mass of solidified magma. In this case, the ancient volcano has been worn away, and only the solidified magma in the conduit remains, forming a prominent rock structure on which the monastery is situated.

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