An area of rock deformation caused at plate boundaries where there is extreme pressure and heat.
In comparison to Contact metamorphism where existing rock undergoes neocrystalization because of extreme heat from being in close proximity to lava.
yes, slate is metamorphic rock
A regional metamorphic belt is divided into zones based upon the temperature and pressure conditions experienced by the rocks during their formation. These zones help geologists understand the intensity of metamorphism and the types of minerals present in the rocks.
Limestone can metamorphose into marble, a regional metamorphic rock, or into skarn, a contact metamorphic rock.
Slate is the rock that forms at the lowest grade of regional metamorphism. With increased metamorphic grade, slate can further transition into phyllite, then schist, and finally gneiss.
Extrusive igneous rocks can turn into metamorphic rocks through the process of regional metamorphism, where they are subjected to high temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth's crust. This causes the mineral composition and texture of the rock to change, resulting in the formation of a new metamorphic rock.
Regional metamorphism
The two groups of metamorphic rock are foliated and nonfoliated. Metamorphic rocks can also be classified as contact and regional.
regional metamorphism
it is formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes
regional and contact
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Regional
Regional
Metamorphic rocks can be identified if the rock is foliated or nonfoliated, foliating type, type of metamorphism (contact/regional), and by probable original rock. :)
uh, i think you mean 'metamorphic'....
yes, slate is metamorphic rock
contact metamorphism is what happens when something is really hot. regional metamorphism on the other hand involves much larger packages of rocks.