Where is Andesite Found

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The name 'Andesite' is derived from the Andes Mountains of South America, where the rock was originally discovered. However, the rock forms from subduction zones all around the world. These zones can be found in Central America, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, the US Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean alike.


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Updated: 2023/6/20

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