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What type of rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone?
A metamorphic rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone.
What is a zone of contact metamorphism called?
It is known as a metamorphic aureole.
Which is a typical visual result when two continental plates of similar density collide with each other?
They form high range mountain becuase there is no subduction zone. This is usually a good place to find regional Metamorphic rock.
How can an igneous or metamorphic rock change into a sedimentary rock?
A sedimentary rock can change from that to a metamorphic rock then into an Igneous rock. e.g. Mudstone (sedimentary) is in the Zone of Diagenesis, when it is subjected to regional metamorphism (in mountain belts) it changes from a mudstone to a slate (low grade) then to a Phillite (medium grade) then a Schist (medium) then a gneiss (high grade) then into a Milonite (high grade) then once past the line of partial melting it has so much pressure and so much temperature that it turns into an Igneos rock. This is the basic explanation of this. If you want to know more, just ask me.Sedimentary rocks are changed into metamorphic by being buried deep enough that the heat and pressure alter their text, mineralogy, or other characteristics.
What provides the heat needed to form a metamorphic rock?
In contact metamorphism - a nearby magma melt. In regional metamorphism - the geothermal gradient from the mantle/core In mylonites, the heat of friction across the fault plane. In astroblemes, the kinetic energy of the impactor. -------------------------------- The origin of the heat that creates metamorphic rock can be from friction caused by colliding plates, but by far the vast majority of the heat has originated in Earth's interior, caused by radioactive decay, remnant heat from Earth's formation, and pressure.
What type of rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone?
A metamorphic rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone.
What rocks are found during contact metamorphosis?
Contact metamorphism generally occurs relatively close to the surface in a zone of contact between an intruding magma body and the country rock, which could be a sedimentary, igneous, or previously metamorphosed rock. Hornfels is a common resultant contact metamorphic rock.
What is a zone of contact metamorphism called?
It is known as a metamorphic aureole.
Which metamorphic rocks are mostly likely to have formed at the highest temperatures and pressures?
Gneiss is a Plutonic metamorphic rock which is formed under high pressure and temperature condition at Katazone or Lower Zone.
Which is a typical visual result when two continental plates of similar density collide with each other?
They form high range mountain becuase there is no subduction zone. This is usually a good place to find regional Metamorphic rock.
What type of rock is likely to form an earthquake zone?
Iron.
What types of rocks are most likely to form near an oceanic or continental rift zone?
Igneous for sure. Also metamorphic.
Does a zone of saturation form when air fills the pores in rock?
No, a zone of saturation forms when water fills the pires in rocks
How can an igneous or metamorphic rock change into a sedimentary rock?
A sedimentary rock can change from that to a metamorphic rock then into an Igneous rock. e.g. Mudstone (sedimentary) is in the Zone of Diagenesis, when it is subjected to regional metamorphism (in mountain belts) it changes from a mudstone to a slate (low grade) then to a Phillite (medium grade) then a Schist (medium) then a gneiss (high grade) then into a Milonite (high grade) then once past the line of partial melting it has so much pressure and so much temperature that it turns into an Igneos rock. This is the basic explanation of this. If you want to know more, just ask me.Sedimentary rocks are changed into metamorphic by being buried deep enough that the heat and pressure alter their text, mineralogy, or other characteristics.
What has the author D A Baldwin written?
D. A. Baldwin has written: 'Disseminated stratiform base metal mineralization along the contact zone of the Burntwood River metamorphic suite and the sickle group' -- subject(s): Disseminated deposits, Metamorphic Rocks, Ore deposits
What provides the heat needed to form a metamorphic rock?
In contact metamorphism - a nearby magma melt. In regional metamorphism - the geothermal gradient from the mantle/core In mylonites, the heat of friction across the fault plane. In astroblemes, the kinetic energy of the impactor. -------------------------------- The origin of the heat that creates metamorphic rock can be from friction caused by colliding plates, but by far the vast majority of the heat has originated in Earth's interior, caused by radioactive decay, remnant heat from Earth's formation, and pressure.
How can an sedimentary rock change?
It can be weathered. It can also be subjected to heat and/or pressure inside the earth and become a metamorphic rock, e.g. limestone can be changed to marble. If an oceanic tectonic plate is buried in a subduction zone it may melt to magma.
