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The term volcaniclastic encompasses a wide variety of rock types, all of which originate as a consequence of volcanic activity and consist essentially of volcanic ejectamenta. They are abundantly represented in converging, destructive plate and island arc successions.
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Greensmith, J.T. (1989). Volcaniclastic deposits. In: Petrology of the Sedimentary Rocks. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-9640-6_14
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