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contact metamorphism


Is the small scale metamorphic alteration of rock due to localized heating. It is usually cause by an igneous intrusion like a sill or a dyke.
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Metamorphism genetically related to the intrusion (or extrusion) of magmas and taking place in rocks at or near their contact with a body of igneous rock.
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contact metamorphism


The process of mineral or rock metamorphism which is caused from magma intrusion near the contact with the magma.
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alteration of rock by localized high temperatures and fluids circulating near a cooling mass of extrusive igneous rock (a pluton).
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A change in rock brought about primarily by heat rather than pressure.
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type of metamorphism that occurs when rocks are heated by contact with magma or lava. 
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Mineralogical and textural changes and deformation of rock resulting from the heat and pressure of an igneous intrusion in the near vicinity.
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Metamorphism
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Metamorphism caused by heat from an igneous intrusion.
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Metamorphic rocks that have been formed in areas where volcanic activity has occurred. The heat from the lava directly heats the neighboring rocks and causes them to reform. There are more crystals in [..]
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The process of mineral or rock metamorphism which is caused from magma intrusion near the contact with the magma.
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A type of extreme metamorphism that takes place in the contact zone between an intruding body of magma and the existing rock.
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Metamorphism of country rocks adjacent to an intrusion, caused by heat from the intrusion. Contango
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contact metamorphism


(geology) Change to rock in physical contact with molten lava
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