👉 Taconites, also known as "taco pits," are a type of geologic feature that is formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies in a rock formation. These areas are often found in the Earth's crust along fractures or cracks in the rock. The term "taconite" originates from the Spanish word tacona, which translates to "to catch fire," referring to the rapid cooling of magma or lava that is released into the Earth's crust and cools and solid
