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deposits is critically dependent on knowledge of the volcaniclastic deposits and volcanogenic sedimentary
original textures and how they form. deposits ─ are summarized in Figures 2, 3, 4, 5.
Explanations of all the terms used on these figures for
The essential features of the four main genetic textures, components and processes are given in the
categories considered here ─ lavas and syn-volcanic corresponding part of the text.
intrusions, pyroclastic deposits, resedimented

Fig. 1 Genetic classification of volcanic deposits.

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