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n. - Metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface.

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  • A given rock may be undergoing katamorphism while rocks on either side at the same depth are suffering anamorphism.
  • Representing in terms of weight the mineralogical changes in the katamorphism of serpentine rocks to iron ore, eastern Cuba 172 13.
  • Processes of katamorphism or weathering, usually accompanied by the formation of soils, affect the surface rocks over practically all the continental areas.
  • Representing in terms of weight the mineralogical changes in the katamorphism of serpentine rock to iron ore, on the assumption that alumina has remained constant, eastern
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