Dikes

In geology, dikes are geological formations where magma has intruded into existing rock layers, cutting across them vertically or nearly so. These formations typically occur as narrow, tabular bodies and are composed of igneous rock such as basalt or granite. Dikes form when magma, under pressure, forces its way into fractures or weaknesses in the surrounding rock, solidifying as it cools. Over time, erosion and geological processes may expose these dikes at the Earth's surface, revealing the cross-cutting relationships they exhibit with older rock layers. Dikes are important to geologists as they provide insights into past volcanic activity and the composition of the Earth's crust. They also play a role in understanding the structural history and tectonic evolution of regions where they are found.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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