His studies of metamorphism will long do him honor. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881] Reference
It is created by minor metamorphism of shale or mudstone. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
When compared to slate, schists result from more intense metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
The actual title of the talk was - From mud wrestling to metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [Snell-Pym » Low and Very Low Grade Metamorphism] Reference
This metamorphism allows them to compress and (generally) form stronger bonds. From Wordnik.com. [Avalanche] Reference
Geology and metamorphism of the Nanda Devi region, Kumaon, Higher Himalaya, India. From Wordnik.com. [Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park, India] Reference
Dynamic metamorphism causes only the structural alteration of rock through pressure. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
Geologists suggest that metamorphism can occur by way of the following three processes. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
They are formed by thermal metamorphism and biodegradation of conventional oil deposits. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 9] Reference
The extreme pressures associated with mountain building can cause this type of metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
Some metasiltstone or metasandstone occurs, but it is material of very low-grade metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [Ecoregions of North Carolina and South Carolina (EPA)] Reference
To the alteration and metamorphism of rocks by the infiltration of rain and other meteoric waters, M. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.] Reference
The Arcadian rocks on to the west are now schists and phylites, having gone through metamorphism twice. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2004-04-01] Reference
A few more days, and it was amazing to watch the metamorphism of a simple typo into a mainstream phrase. From Wordnik.com. [What Is Niebu: The New Way of the World] Reference
These mantle rocks also show a type of metamorphism found only in conditions of very high energy release. From Wordnik.com. [Vredefort Dome, South Africa] Reference
Thus, metamorphism only refers to the alteration of rock that takes place before complete melting occurs. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
When mixed, the resulting fluid enhances metamorphism by dissolving ions and by causing chemical reactions. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
This collision results in the folding and faulting of rock, igneous intrusive and extrusive activity, and metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [Physiography of the Earth's terrestrial surface] Reference
It forms in veins in metamorphic rocks as the result of the metamorphism of organic material included in limestone deposits. From Wordnik.com. [Graphite] Reference
Metasomatic metamorphism involves the chemical replacement of elements in rock minerals when gases and liquids permeate into bedrock. From Wordnik.com. [Metamorphic rock] Reference
They include deposits formed by contact metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
Darwin's geological observations on metamorphism at. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2] Reference
The rock has undergone complete metamorphism and its origin is unknown. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Labrador Trail] Reference
Folding, upheaval, weathering, metamorphism-all these and more are signs of. From Wordnik.com. [About.com Geology] Reference
The rock has been derived by dynamic metamorphism from a basic igneous rock. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Labrador Trail] Reference
The relation of contact metamorphism to ore bodies of the foregoing class 45. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
Suggest how rocks now in process of metamorphism may sometimes be exposed to view. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Geology] Reference
Technical papers by Dr. Snelling on metamorphism and rock dating have won the prestigious. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]]
Carboniferous that the greater part of the deformation and metamorphism was accomplished. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Geology] Reference
In contact metamorphism, thin sheets of molten rock produce less effect than thicker ones. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Geology] Reference
Hence it is that the subject of contact metamorphism is of interest to economic geologists. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
Dynamic metamorphism is for the most part unfavorable to the development of mineral products. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
Contact metamorphism, on the other hand, may develop valuable mineral deposits (see pp. 20, 45-46). From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
I'm also not going to talk about arc magmatism, high-pressure / low-temperature metamorphism, and so on. From Wordnik.com. [Clastic Detritus] Reference
Garnets result mainly from contact metamorphism, and commonly occur either in schists and gneisses or in marble. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
Several years ago, hackers used polymorphism and metamorphism as tactics to constantly generate new variants of worms. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News from Web 2.0 Journal] Reference
Amorphous graphite is formed in many places where coal and other carbonaceous materials have undergone extreme metamorphism. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
Sapphire, ruby, emerald, and tourmaline result also from contact metamorphism of sediments in the vicinity of igneous rocks. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
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