How did Neptunists explain volcanoes?
A) Volcanoes were burning subterranean coal beds.
B) Volcanoes were centers of new rock formations.
C) Volcanoes were spots in the crust layer where hot contents of Earth's center spilled out.
D) Volcanoes were burning temporarily due to heat caused by meteor collisions.
Answer: A
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