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What is a contact to metamorphism?

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A process that alters rocks as a result of heat generated from magma

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What is contact metamorphism?
Contact Metamorphism: When magma comes in contact with other rocks it will melt and change them into new rocks.Regional Metamorphism: When large regions of the earth are squeezed and compressed, all...
What is regional and contact metamorphism?
Regional metamorphism is a widespread precess involving both heat and directed pressure, and is involved in things like mountain building and activity deep with in the core. Contact metamorphism is...
What is a zone of contact metamorphism called?
It is known as a metamorphic aureole.
What causes contact metamorphism?
contact metamorphism occurs when hot magma bakes rocks
What are the similarities between contact metamorphism and regional metamorphism?
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.