contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
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∙ 7y agoHeat, pressure, and chemical fluids.
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
All three types are parts of the 'rock cycle', the never ending cycle of erosion, deposition, lithification, metamorphism, melting, and solidification.
The three main types of metamorphism are: Regional Metamorphism Contact Metamorphism Hydrothermal metamorphism Regional metamorphism is caused when high temperature and pressure affect large regions of Earths crust, It can range from low grade to high grade. It causes folded rock layers. Contact Metamorphism is when molten material comes in contact with solid rock. High temperature and moderate to low pressure from mineral assemblages. Metamorphic effects decrease with distance. Hydrothermal Metamorphism is when very hot water reacts with rock and alters its chemical and mineral composition. As hot fluids migrate in and out of the rock during metamorphism the original mineral composition and texture of the rock change.
There are three agents of metamorphism in the changing of metamorphic rocks. They are heat, pressure, and hydro thermal solutions.
heat, pressure, and hydro-thermal solutions
Contact, dynamic, burial, regional, and impact.
contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
All three types are parts of the 'rock cycle', the never ending cycle of erosion, deposition, lithification, metamorphism, melting, and solidification.
The three main types of metamorphism are: Regional Metamorphism Contact Metamorphism Hydrothermal metamorphism Regional metamorphism is caused when high temperature and pressure affect large regions of Earths crust, It can range from low grade to high grade. It causes folded rock layers. Contact Metamorphism is when molten material comes in contact with solid rock. High temperature and moderate to low pressure from mineral assemblages. Metamorphic effects decrease with distance. Hydrothermal Metamorphism is when very hot water reacts with rock and alters its chemical and mineral composition. As hot fluids migrate in and out of the rock during metamorphism the original mineral composition and texture of the rock change.
There are three agents of metamorphism in the changing of metamorphic rocks. They are heat, pressure, and hydro thermal solutions.