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In geology, a facies is a body of rock with specified characteristics.

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Which metamorphic facies is associated with subduction zones?

blue schist facies


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What is the difference between facies in sedimentary rocks and facies in metamorphic rocks?

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Which metamorphic facies represents the highest temperature and pressure conditions?

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What does facies mean?

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Which of the following metamorphic facies are characteristic of burial metamorphism?

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What is a hydrochemical facies in hydrogeology?

A hydrochemical facies in hydrogeology refers to a distinct group of water samples with similar chemical compositions. These facies are used to classify groundwater based on their major ion concentrations, providing insights into the geochemical processes and water-rock interactions occurring in the subsurface. By studying hydrochemical facies, hydrogeologists can better understand groundwater quality, flow patterns, and sources of contamination.


What is coarse facies?

Facies are your facial expressions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facies), which can indicate conditions such as Williams syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_syndrome) and other forms of mental retardation. Coarse facies, in particular, are often associated with mental retardation. Coarse facies simply means that the facial expressions are coarse, which could represent congenital hypothyroidism (http://bdoza.blogspot.com/2008/12/casecongenital-hypothyroidism.html) or spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v13/n5/fig_tab/5201339f1.html). Coarse facies, while often associated with mental retardation, is not the sole indicator, however, and other tests should be run as well.


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What is Latin for face?

Facies (genitive: faciei, f).


What type of metamorphic facies associated with the subduction of oceanic crust and sediments forms a very high pressure of moderately low temperature?

The metamorphic facies associated with the subduction of oceanic crust and sediments that forms under very high pressure and moderately low temperature is called the "blueschist facies." This facies typically develops at depths of around 15 to 30 kilometers, where the pressure is significantly high, but the temperatures remain relatively low compared to other metamorphic environments. The presence of minerals such as glaucophane and lawsonite characterizes this facies, indicating the unique conditions of subduction zones.