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What is the difference between regional and contact metamorphism?

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Updated: 11/1/2022

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.

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Contact metamorphism is metamorphism that happens when preexisting rock comes in contact with a molten rock or magma and it melts locally.Regional metamorphism is metamorphism happens when two plates collide the plate that subducts can melt by the heated area.

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Is gneiss rock contact or regional metamorphism?

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What kind of metamorphism occurs when intrusive magma forms a sill between two sedimentary rock strata?

contact metamorphism

Unlike regional metamorphism contact metamorphism occurs when?

Both contact and regional metamorphism result in new types of rock from pre-existing types of rock whether it be from recrystallization, new crystal formation, or realignment of existing minerals.

If metamorphism occurs due to heat generated by magma it is called what?

It is called contact metamorphism.

What are two factors cause rocks to become a metamorphic?

They can be found at the Earth's surface due to uplift, weathering, and erosion, but are formed at some depth. An exception would be surface rock that is metamorphosed by heat and pressure from meteorite impact or that which is formed by contact metamorphism due to igneous intrusive or extrusive activity.

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