Agglomerates

/əˈɡlɑːməreɪts/ noun

Definition

clusters or masses of things gathered together; in geology, rock formed from volcanic fragments fused by heat.

Etymology

Plural noun form of 'agglomerate,' or third-person singular present verb form. From Latin 'agglomeratus.'

Kelly Says

Volcanic agglomerates are literally ancient explosions frozen in rock—the fragments got so hot they welded together, creating a geological record of violence that happened millions of years ago.

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