spatter cone
geology
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A spatter cone is a small volcanic cone found on a crater floor or lava flow. It is formed by lava ejected in drops or gobs. These cones are distinct from shatter cones, which are geological features found in bedrock directly under meteorite impact sites and are characterized by a conically shaped structure radiating from the impact point. Spatter cones are a result of volcanic activity, where hot, plastic fragments of lava weld together to form the cone shape.123
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