A B UNIFORM DIFFERENTIAL STRESS STRESS Lower stress Higher stress Intermediate stress Uniform stress and differentialstress
Uniform stress and differential stress
Deformation of a conglomerate during metamorphism
Deformation of a conglomerate during metamorphism
Role of Time in Metamorphism a Coarse-grained rocks are the products of long sustained metamorphic conditions (possibly over millions of years) at high temperatures and pressures a Fine-grained rocks are products of lower temperatures, lower pressures or, in some cases. short reaction times
Role of Time in Metamorphism ◼ Coarse-grained rocks are the products of long sustained metamorphic conditions (possibly over millions of years) at high temperatures and pressures. ◼ Fine-grained rocks are products of lower temperatures, lower pressures or, in some cases, short reaction times