Agglomerates are typically found near volcanic vents and within volcanic conduits, where they may be associated with pyroclastic or intrusive volcanic breccias.

How is agglomerate formed?

Agglomerate, large, coarse, rock fragments associated with lava flow that are ejected during explosive volcanic eruptions. Although they closely resemble sedimentary conglomerates, agglomerates are pyroclastic igneous rocks that consist almost wholly of angular or rounded lava fragments of varying size and shape.

What is agglomerate used for?

verb (used with or without object), ag·glom·er·at·ed, ag·glom·er·at·ing. to collect or gather into a cluster or mass. gathered together into a cluster or mass.