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The most common type of land metamorphism is Regional metamorphism. The most common rocks are slates, schists, and gneisses. This occurs within the folds of mountain belts and cratonic areas.
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∙ 15y agoRegional metamorphism, usually as a result of tectonic plate collisions.
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∙ 9y agoMetamorphism is a change in the composition of a rock due to heat and pressure. The type of plate boundary where metamorphism is most common is convergent plate boundary.
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∙ 13y agoShale, limestone and quartzite are common metamorphic rocks.
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∙ 12y agoRegional Metamorphism.
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Which type of metamorphism is most likely to change shale to hornfels?
Contact Metamorphism
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?
Contact metamorphism can occur in this scenario.
In which type of rock metamorphism is heat the dominant factor?
They would be referred to as contact metamorphic rocks.
What type of metamorphism cause meteorite?
None.
What rock is formed when limestone goes under metamorphic change?
Marble is a rock formed by the metamorphism of limestone.
Which type of metamorphism is most likely to occur along the fault line?
Dynamic Metamorphism >.<
Which type of metamorphism is most likely to change shale to hornfels?
Contact Metamorphism
Which type of metamorphism is associated with orogens?
Regional Metamorphism
Which type of metamorphism affects the greatest volumes of rock?
Regional metamorphism
What is the most efficient agent of metamorphism?
Heat is the most efficient agent of metamorphism.
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?
Contact metamorphism can occur in this scenario.
What 2 things are metamorphic rocks formed from?
Heat and pressure are the most common cause of metamorphism of rock.
What is the most important agent(s) of metamorphism?
Metamorphism is the change in the structure or composition of rocks. The most important agents of metamorphism are heat and pressure.
When rocks stack up on each other what type of metamorphism can occur?
Regional metamorphism can occur.
In which type of rock metamorphism is heat the dominant factor?
They would be referred to as contact metamorphic rocks.
What type of metamorphism cause meteorite?
None.
What common rock is produced by the metamorphism of limestone?
Marble
