What does this welded texture indicate about the formation of this rock?





A) It formed from an explosive pyroclastic eruption.

B) The rock solidified at great depth.

C) The magma formed some crystals before rising closer to the surface and solidifying.

D) The magma had abundant dissolved gas.


A) It formed from an explosive pyroclastic eruption.

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