Contact - Close to a hot spot
Dynamic - Along a transform boundary
Impact - Near a crater
Regional - At deep subduction areas
Regional metamorphism affects the greatest volumes of rock. This type of metamorphism occurs over a large area and at significant depths within the Earth's crust, leading to the alteration of extensive rock formations.
The three main types of metamorphism are contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, and dynamic metamorphism. Contact metamorphism occurs near igneous intrusions, regional metamorphism occurs over large areas due to tectonic forces, and dynamic metamorphism occurs along fault zones due to intense pressure and shearing.
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Burial metamorphism refers to the alteration of rocks due to increased pressure and temperature from the weight of overlying sediment. This type of metamorphism occurs at relatively low temperatures and pressures compared to other types, such as regional metamorphism. It commonly occurs in sedimentary rocks buried deep within the Earth's crust.
When there is directed pressure on a rock, regional metamorphism may occur. This type of metamorphism occurs due to tectonic forces, such as continental collision or subduction, which result in high pressure and temperature conditions that alter the mineralogy and texture of the rock over large areas.
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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.
The most common type of metamorphism is regional metamorphism, which occurs over large areas typically associated with tectonic plate boundaries. This type of metamorphism involves high pressure and temperature conditions, leading to the formation of minerals like mica, quartz, and feldspar in rocks.
Regional metamorphism affects the greatest volumes of rock. This type of metamorphism occurs over a large area and at significant depths within the Earth's crust, leading to the alteration of extensive rock formations.
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Contact metamorphism is the type of rock metamorphism where heat is the dominant factor. This occurs when rocks come into contact with a heat source, such as magma, causing them to recrystallize and change without melting.
The three main types of metamorphism are contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, and dynamic metamorphism. Contact metamorphism occurs near igneous intrusions, regional metamorphism occurs over large areas due to tectonic forces, and dynamic metamorphism occurs along fault zones due to intense pressure and shearing.
Contact metamorphism does not often produce the foliation caused by regional metamorphism
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contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
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