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What plate tectonic settings does regional metamorphism occur?
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Destructive plate boundaries.
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Where does regional metamorphism most commonly occur?
at convergent plate boundries
Why do rocks have to be in the mantle to change to a metamorphic rock?
The short answer is that they don't! For metamorphism to occur rocks require either heat, pressure or a combination of the two. Both of these conditions occur together in the mantle, however they can occur in other places to. Such as in the rocks around igneous intrusions (high temperatures and low to moderate pressures) which cause contact metamorphism. It can also occur in zones of high tectonic stress (such as continental collision zones where mountains are being built where there is a relatively low temperature by mantle standards but very high pressure) which causes regional metamorphism. Finally in zones characterised by very high strains (e.g. the rocks in very close proximity to fault zones) metamorphism can occur. The type depends on the strain rate and the depth (which affects the pressure and temperature). This type of metamorphism is known as dynamic metamorphism). All the above conditions (and a number of others) can cause metamorphism to occur in sections of the earth outside the mantle. The differing types of metamorphism at differing temperatures and pressures create differing assemblages of minerals. These are known as metamorphic facies. Please see the related links for more information.
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?
Contact metamorphism can occur in this scenario.
When molten igneous material intrudes into rock what metamorphism can occur.?
contact
When rocks grinds and squeeze past each other what type metamorphism can occur?
dynamic
When rocks stack up on each other what type of metamorphism can occur?
Regional metamorphism can occur.
Does regional metamorphism occur under volcanoes?
Yes they do occur under volcanoes
Where does regional metamorphism most commonly occur?
at convergent plate boundries
When rocks grind and squeeze past each other what metamorphism can occur.?
Regional
What characteristic does large-scale folding of rocks during the process of mountain building have?
Large scale folding rocks are a characteristic of regional metamorphism. Regional metamorphism will occur during the process of building mountains.
Intense deformation and metamorphism occur in regions of intense compression These areas are associated with what type of tectonic boundary?
Convergent plate boundaries.
Where does regional metamorphism occur?
Regional metamorphism takes place in large areas around plate boundaries.
Where regional (prograde) occur?
Retrograde metamorphism involves the reconstitution of a rock via revolatisation under decreasing temperatures (and usually pressures),
Why do rocks have to be in the mantle to change to a metamorphic rock?
The short answer is that they don't! For metamorphism to occur rocks require either heat, pressure or a combination of the two. Both of these conditions occur together in the mantle, however they can occur in other places to. Such as in the rocks around igneous intrusions (high temperatures and low to moderate pressures) which cause contact metamorphism. It can also occur in zones of high tectonic stress (such as continental collision zones where mountains are being built where there is a relatively low temperature by mantle standards but very high pressure) which causes regional metamorphism. Finally in zones characterised by very high strains (e.g. the rocks in very close proximity to fault zones) metamorphism can occur. The type depends on the strain rate and the depth (which affects the pressure and temperature). This type of metamorphism is known as dynamic metamorphism). All the above conditions (and a number of others) can cause metamorphism to occur in sections of the earth outside the mantle. The differing types of metamorphism at differing temperatures and pressures create differing assemblages of minerals. These are known as metamorphic facies. Please see the related links for more information.
Which type of metamorphism is most likely to occur along the fault line?
Dynamic Metamorphism >.<
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?
Contact metamorphism can occur in this scenario.
What process can occur during metamorphism?
everything
