basalt
US /ˈbæs.ɑːlt/
UK /ˈbæs.ɒlt/
名詞
玄武岩
a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock that is rich in magnesium and iron and typically forms lava flows, columns, and other extrusive igneous structures
例:
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The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is famous for its hexagonal basalt columns.
北アイルランドのジャイアンツ・コーズウェーは、六角形の玄武岩の柱で有名です。
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Volcanic eruptions often produce large quantities of basalt.
火山噴火はしばしば大量の玄武岩を生成します。