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Metamorphism that occurs because of close proximity to a mass of magma is called?
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Contact metamorphism is what occurs because of close proximity to a mass of magma.
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Difference between regional and local metamorphism?
regional metamorphism occurs over a large area while local metamorphism occurs over a small area.
Why are metamorphic rocksformed by contact metamorphism usually not as dense as those formed by regional metamorphism?
Because contact metamorphism usually occurs because of an increase in temperature. In contrary, regional metamorphism is usually the result of compression. Compression makes a rock more dense.
What causes contact metamorphism?
contact metamorphism occurs when hot magma bakes rocks
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 happens when sedimentary rocks are physically and chemically changed?
Metamorphism occurs and they change to metamorphic rocks
If metamorphism occurs due to heat generated by magma it is called metamorphism?
It is called contact metamorphism.
If metamorphism occurs due to heat generated by magma it is called what?
It is called contact metamorphism.
Difference between regional and local metamorphism?
regional metamorphism occurs over a large area while local metamorphism occurs over a small area.
Why are metamorphic rocksformed by contact metamorphism usually not as dense as those formed by regional metamorphism?
Because contact metamorphism usually occurs because of an increase in temperature. In contrary, regional metamorphism is usually the result of compression. Compression makes a rock more dense.
Bural metamorphism occurs when hot magma or lava comes in contact with rock?
No. This is contatc metamorphism. Burial metamorphism occurs when rock is altered due to the weight of overlying rock.
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to intrusion of Molten Magma?
Contact metamorphism.
What causes contact metamorphism?
contact metamorphism occurs when hot magma bakes rocks
How are contact and hydrothermal metamorphism different from each other?
There different from each other because contact metamorphism is a local effect that occurs when molten rock meets solid rock, but on the other hand hydrothermal metamorphism occurs when very hot water reacts with rock, altering its mineralogy and chemistry.
Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?
Contact metamorphism can occur in this scenario.
What environment is Metamorpism in?
Metamorphism is a PROCESS. metamorphism is the process of change that occurs to rocks when they are subject to heat, pressure or both.
The kind of metamorphism that occurs when rock come into contact with a heat source such as magma and the rock surrounding the heat source get cooked?
It is called contact metamorphism. It takes place when the magma at high temperature tries to break out from the magma chamber, it then comes into contact with the country rock at high pressure and temperature.
What kind of metamorphism occurs when intrusive magma forms a sill between two sedimentary rock strata?
contact metamorphism
