This 83-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces metamorphic agents and changes. Stress, strain, tension, compression, and shear are discussed as well as the lineation or foliation that results from such effects. Metamorphic classification includes dynamic, thermal, thermo-dynamic, contact, regional, and shock metamorphism. Specific regional metamorphic events are discussed in detail, including the Scottish Highlands, Otago, New Zealand, paired metamorphic events of Japan, the Skiddaw aureole, UK, and skarn formation in Crestmore, CA. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Structural Geology:Microstructures, Deformation Mechanisms, Fabrics, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Metamorphic Processes, PTt Relationships, Metamorphic Rock Suites and Facies, Metamorphic Rocks Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional Classes of Earth Materials: Fluids, Metamorphic Rocks, Deformed Rocks Course Type: Upper Level:Petrology Solid Earth Processes: Metamorphism, Alteration (Hydrothermal), Deformation Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Petrology, Structural Geology, Geochemistry Tectonic Setting: Continental Arc, Continental Collision MarginKeywords: aureole, hornfels, phyllite, burial metamorphism
