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Intrusion
01
any entry into an area not previously occupied
02
entrance by force or without permission or welcome
03
entry to another's property without right or permission
04
rock produced by an intrusive process
05
(geology) the injection of magma into existing rock formations underground
intrusion
n
intrude
v
Example
Intrusions often exhibit distinct mineral compositions.
Geologists identified the intrusion by studying the rock's composition.
The intrusion cooled slowly underground, forming large crystals.
The intrusion of a pluton can alter the thermal gradient of surrounding rocks.
Changes in sea level can affect coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and the availability of freshwater resources.
