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Rock Cycle -
Types of Rocks - Igneous - Metamorphic - Metamorphism - Sedimentary
Rock Cycle
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Metamorphism is the change of minerals inside metamorphic and pre existing rocks (called protoliths). Currently there are only three types of proven metamorphism types which are contact, dynamic and regional. With the known fact that morph means change we can identify metamorphism is the changing process of rocks. Metamorphism can be produced in various forms, for example metamorphism with continuous changing conditions with intense pressure and heat is called prograde metamorphism. On the other hand, if metamorphism occurs with decreasing temperatures and pressure, this would symbolise retrograde metamorphism. However generally metamorphism occurs at temperatures between 200°C, and most of the time melting at a temperature of 850°C
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This particular image represents and shows the reader were metamorphism lies and where it begins and originates from (i.e. magma chamber). The responder can see the magma exiting but particles being contained into the metamorphism process.