Hyaloclastite

Translation of "hyaloclastite" into Russian

Noun

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

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

Of, relating to, or consisting of hyaloclastite.

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