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Hornito

A hornito is a small, conical volcanic structure formed by the extrusion of lava through cracks in a solidified lava flow, often resembling a small spatter cone. Hornitos are important in understanding volcanic activity, the dynamics of lava flows, and the features associated with effusive eruptions.

Volcanic rock formation on a grassy hillside (hornito)
Fig. 1 Volcanic rock formation on a grassy hillside (hornito)

Source Parfitt, E. A., & Wilson, L. (2008). Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology. Blackwell Publishing.

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