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Which type of metamorphism is associated with orogens?
Regional Metamorphism
If metamorphism occurs due to heat generated by magma it is called what?
It is called contact metamorphism.
What is the difference between regional and contact metamorphism?
Regional metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from large geographically significant processes like plate tectonics. Contact metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from the proximity of an existing rock to a heat source provided by a plutonic intrusion.
What kind of metamorphism occurs when intrusive magma forms a sill between two sedimentary rock strata?
contact metamorphism
Are rocks formed due to thermal metamorphism soft or hard?
Rocks formed from thermal metamorphism are very hard. An example is hornfels. Just search thermal metamorphism and/or hornfels and you'll see some nice explanations on the web.
What are the 4 types of metamorphism?
contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
What are the Three types of metamorphism?
contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
Which type of metamorphism is most likely to occur along the fault line?
Dynamic Metamorphism >.<
What are the four types of metamorphism?
The four types of metamorphism are contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism, and hydrothermal metamorphism. Contact metamorphism occurs near igneous intrusions, regional metamorphism happens over large areas due to tectonic forces, dynamic metamorphism occurs along fault zones, and hydrothermal metamorphism involves hot, circulating fluids altering rocks.
What are the types of metamorphism and their location?
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.
Where does dynamic metamorphism take place?
a volcano ?
When there is directed pressure on a rock metamorphism may?
Dynamic
When there is directed pressure on a rock metamorphism may occur.?
Dynamic
What are three types of metamorphism?
Contact, dynamic, burial, regional, and impact.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
What is a dynamic metamorphism?
A process that changes rock due to directed pressure on a rock
When rocks grinds and squeeze past each other what type metamorphism can occur?
dynamic
