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What is the difference between thermal metamorphism and regional metamorphism?
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thermal is when the rock is metamorphosed by heat more than pressure.
regional is the opposite.
so if a rock is close to the surface and gets metamorphosed next to a pluton, it is mainly heat (its not very deep, so there is not a lot of pressure, but it gets a lot of heat from the pluton).
but if a rock is very deep and far from any magma, it will be under a lot of pressure, but not a lot of heat. so thus, regional metamorphism.
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∙ 10y agoThermal metamorphism: Metamorphismcaused by high temperature is called thermal metamorphism.
2.)Example: graphite.
Dynamic metamorphism: Dynamic metamorphism refers to the alteration caused by high pressure during Earth's movements.
2.)Example: Hornfels
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What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
Compare contact thermal metamorphism and regional dynothermal metamorphism and the types of rocks that result from each?
Contact metamorphism occurs locally, next to igneous intrusions and along fractures that were in contact with hydrothermal fluids. Regional metamorphism occurs over very large areas, such as deep within the cores of rising mountain ranges, and generally occurs with the folding of rock layers. Both result in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
What are three agents of metamorphism?
There are three agents of metamorphism in the changing of metamorphic rocks. They are heat, pressure, and hydro thermal solutions.
What are the three agents of metamorphism?
heat, pressure, and hydro-thermal solutions
What type of rock is meta-conglomerate?
the meta conglomerate is a metamorphic rock it's mineral composition is from quartz & it has a non- foliated texture, it's formed via temprature (the agent of metamorphism) & the type of metamorphism is said to be "thermal" & the pre-metamorphic rock is conglomerate.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
Compare contact thermal metamorphism and regional dynothermal metamorphism and the types of rocks that result from each?
Contact metamorphism occurs locally, next to igneous intrusions and along fractures that were in contact with hydrothermal fluids. Regional metamorphism occurs over very large areas, such as deep within the cores of rising mountain ranges, and generally occurs with the folding of rock layers. Both result in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
What is the difference between tempurture and thermal energy?
What is the difference between tempurture and thermal energy
What is 2 types of metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are formed by the process of extreme heat, pressure and other chemicals. Two types of metamorphism are dynamic which makes the pressure and extreme heat and thermal which is caused by the heat of magma from a volcanic eruption.
Are rocks formed due to thermal metamorphism soft or hard?
Rocks formed from thermal metamorphism are very hard. An example is hornfels. Just search thermal metamorphism and/or hornfels and you'll see some nice explanations on the web.
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?
Contact metamorphism can occur in this scenario.
What is the difference between thermal and radioactive radiation?
There is no difference
In which type of rock metamorphism is heat the dominant factor?
They would be referred to as contact metamorphic rocks.
What are three agents of metamorphism?
There are three agents of metamorphism in the changing of metamorphic rocks. They are heat, pressure, and hydro thermal solutions.
What type of rock can only form deeply underground?
Only an intrusive igneous rock forms underground, but you can argue that all metamorphism occurs underground. The issue here is that when the metamorphism is thermal, often the ground it is under has only just been formed (i.e. a lava flow). To avoid confusion, only regional metamorphism can take place underground. The rocks formed by regional metamorphism and intrusive magma cooling are rocks with crystalline texture.
What are the three agents of metamorphism?
heat, pressure, and hydro-thermal solutions
Which type of metamorphic rock means formed in fire?
Thermal metamorphism.
