Regional Metamorphism

Regional Metamorphism

Regional metamorphism is a geological process that occurs over large areas typically associated with tectonic plate collisions or mountain-building events. It involves high pressures and temperatures, altering the mineralogy, texture, and structure of rocks. Commonly found in regions with significant crustal deformation, such as convergent plate boundaries or collision zones, regional metamorphism can create rocks like schist, gneiss, and marble from pre-existing sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks. This process can also cause the alignment of minerals into foliation, reflecting the directional pressure during metamorphism. Regional metamorphism provides valuable insights into Earth's tectonic history and the processes shaping its crust over millions of years.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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