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metamorphism

/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

Traduction: Processus géologique impliquant la modification de la structure, de la texture ou de la composition des roches sous l'effet de forces naturelles telles que la pression, la chaleur ou l'introduction de nouveaux agents chimiques.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

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A geological process involving the alteration of the structure, texture, or composition of rock due to natural forces such as pressure, heat, or the introduction of new chemical substances.

  • 🇫🇷Processus géologique impliquant la modification de la structure, de la texture ou de la composition des roches sous l'effet de forces naturelles telles que la pression, la chaleur ou l'introduction de nouveaux agents chimiques.
  1. Geological transformation C1 formal scientific

    The process by which rocks undergo structural and mineralogical changes due to high pressure, temperature, or chemical fluids, without melting.

    • Regional metamorphism occurs deep within the Earth's crust during mountain building.
    • The study of metamorphism helps geologists understand the history of rock formations.
    • Contact metamorphism happens when magma heats surrounding rocks.
    • Pressure and temperature gradients drive the metamorphism of sedimentary rocks into schist.

    🇫🇷métamorphisme

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