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Metamorphism: How pressure changes rock
http://www.geo.lsa.umich.edu/~crlb/COURSES/117-IntroductiontoGeology/Lec9/lec9.h ...
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These lecture notes provide an introduction to metamorphic rocks. Topics include causes of metamorphism, mineral assemblages, phase transitions, foliation, metamorphic environments, and metamorphic facies. Diagrams illustrate the key concepts. The site also features a short metamorphic classification table with links to images of foliated and non-foliated rocks. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Mineralogy or petrology
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No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright, Regents of the University of Michigan
DLESE Catalog ID: SERC-NAGT-000-000-000-179
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni
Department of Geological Sciences