Practice mode Soil Science

What are large fragments of erupted magma called?

Correct answer A. Volcanic block

Explanation

Pyroclasts larger than about 64 mm ejected as solid pieces are volcanic blocks; volcanic ash is smaller than 2 mm. Dikes and sills are intrusions, not erupted fragments.

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