endogenic phenomenon

geology

Also known as: endogenetic phenomenon

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Endogenic phenomena in geology refer to processes originating from within the Earth. These internal forces are responsible for the formation of igneous rocks, which are created from molten rock material called magma. Magma is generated in the asthenosphere, a layer of partially molten rock beneath the Earth's crust.

When magma cools and solidifies deep within the crust, it forms intrusive igneous rocks. If magma erupts onto the surface as lava, it forms extrusive igneous rocks. These internal processes, along with plate tectonics, are fundamental to shaping the Earth's surface, driving events like volcanism and the creation of mountain ranges.1234

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…and biologic activity, and (2) endogenic phenomena related to internal heating and expressed as tectonism and volcanism, as on the Earth. Morphogenesis occurs in accordance with interaction between planetary subsystems associated with the above factors.
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…and biologic activity, and (2) endogenic phenomena related to internal heating and expressed as tectonism and volcanism, as on the Earth. Morphogenesis occurs in accordance with interaction between planetary subsystems associated with the above factors.
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