plutonic complex
C17132
concept
A plutonic complex is a large, composite body of intrusive igneous rocks formed at depth, typically consisting of multiple, related plutonic intrusions emplaced over an extended geological period.
Observed surface forms (8)
- alkaline igneous complex ×2
- igneous complex ×2
- Paleogene intrusive complex ×1
- crystalline massif ×1
- granitic intrusive body ×1
- intrusive rock body ×1
- plutonic rock body ×1
- ring-shaped intrusive massif ×1
Instances (9)
- Coast Plutonic Complex
- Sierra Nevada batholith
- Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex via concept surface "alkaline igneous complex"
- Lovozero Massif via concept surface "alkaline igneous complex"
- Aar massif via concept surface "crystalline massif"
- Whin Sill dolerite via concept surface "intrusive rock body"
- Bushveld Igneous Complex via concept surface "igneous complex"
- Little Cottonwood stock via concept surface "granitic intrusive body"
- Rum Igneous Complex via concept surface "igneous complex"