Here’s a mind-bender: most of the Earth’s surface is actually covered in igneous rock. No, really! The entire floor of the ocean is made of basalt. All those deep, dark, fishy places? That’s a solid layer of volcanic rock.
How do you find that? Well, unless you’ve got access to a submarine or a really long snorkel, you’re not going to pick up a piece of the Atlantic floor. But you can find bits of it on land! When tectonic plates smash together, they can push pieces of the ocean floor up onto dry land. Geologists call these ophiolites (try saying that three times fast).
So, if you’re in Cyprus or Oman, you might be hiking on actual, former ocean crust. You’re walking on ancient, solidified seafloor. Take a moment to appreciate that. Then check for seashells.
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Believe it or not, igneous rocks are also found in your backyard and your home. Any gravel driveway? That’s often crushed igneous rock. Cinder blocks for your garden wall? Those are made from a lightweight igneous rock called scoria.
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And that pumice stone you use to scrub your feet? That came from a volcano. You are scrubbing your calluses with an explosive volcanic product. That’s not just exfoliation; that’s a geological exorcism. Your feet have never been so powerful.
