Contact metamorphism is a type of metamorphismwhere rock minerals and texture are changed, mainly by heat, due to contact with magma.
Regional metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from large geographically significant processes like plate tectonics. Contact metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from the proximity of an existing rock to a heat source provided by a plutonic intrusion.
contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
It is called contact metamorphism.
contact metamorphism
Contact metamorphism occurs when rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures due to proximity to a heat source, typically a magma intrusion. Regional metamorphism, on the other hand, is caused by widespread tectonic forces affecting large areas of rock, resulting in higher pressures and temperatures at deeper levels. Contact metamorphism is localized around the heat source, while regional metamorphism affects larger regions due to tectonic forces.
Contact metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma. This type of metamorphism happens when hot magma comes into contact with existing rock, causing the rock to undergo changes in mineralogy and texture due to the heat and pressure.
contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
contact metamorphism is what happens when something is really hot. regional metamorphism on the other hand involves much larger packages of rocks.
A zone of contact metamorphism is called an aureole.
Burial metamorphism differs from regional and contact metamorphism in that it is the result of rocks being buried deeper into the earth's crust through tectonic movements.
Contact metamorphism is what occurs because of close proximity to a mass of magma.