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Why are lava flows finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks?

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Why are lava flows finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks?

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Lava flows cool rapidly compared to the cooling of rocks underground. The slower cooling time of intrusive igneous rocks allows larger crystal formation. Generally, the more cooling time, the larger the crystals.

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