1. A rock body emplaced in the surrounding country rock in this way is called an intrusion or, alternatively, a pluton. 2. Igneous intrusions form through the penetration of country rock by a mobile body of igneous rock which need not be molten. 3. The process involved is known as diapirism, and diapirs rise because the hot rock of which they are composed is less dense than the cooler surrounding country rock. 4. Pods of country rock surrounded by intrusive material create roof pendants when subsequently exposed by erosion. 5. The form they take is a function of both the viscosity of the magma and the configuration of fractures and other lines of weakness in the country rock. 6. In this region, as in many others, the intruded rock is more resistant than the surrounding country rock and gives rise to prominent topographic features. 7. So with some churches around the country featuring rock bands, whither the church organ? 8. There the first of his many broken hearts led him to discover the weepy world of country and country rock. 9. All but Blevins contribute to the songwriting, and the band attempts to combine rootsy country rock, Sam and Dave-style vocals and Little Feat funk. 10. Country rock. |