Hyaloclastite

Translation of "hyaloclastite" into Russian

Noun

/ˌhaɪəʊklæˈstaɪt/

/ˌhaɪəˈklæstaɪt/

hyaloclastite

hyaloclastites pl

Hyaloclastite is a type of volcanic rock formed by the fragmentation of glassy lava.

Гиалокластит — это тип вулканической породы, образованной фрагментацией стекловидной лавы.

Noun

/ˌhaɪəʊklæˈstaɪt/

/ˌhaɪəˈklæstaɪt/

A type of volcanic rock formed by the fragmentation of glassy lava during rapid cooling, typically in a subaqueous environment.

The geologist collected samples of hyaloclastite from the ocean floor to study its formation process.

Adjective

/ˌhaɪəʊklæˈstaɪt/

/ˌhaɪəˈklæstaɪt/

Of, relating to, or consisting of hyaloclastite.

The hyaloclastite breccias indicate rapid quenching of basaltic lava under water.