| 单词 | regional metamorphism |
| 释义 | > as lemmasregional metamorphism regional metamorphism n. [after French métamorphisme régional ( G. A. Daubrée Études et expériences synthetiques sur le métamorphisme (1860) ii. ii. 59)] Geology metamorphism affecting rocks over an extensive area as a result of the large-scale action of heat and pressure. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > structure of the earth > formation of features > metamorphism > [noun] metamorphism1845 regional metamorphism1861 contact metamorphism1876 plutonometamorphism1889 thermo-metamorphism1889 anamorphism1904 katamorphism1904 symphrattism1904 1859 T. S. Hunt in Q. Jrnl. Geol. Soc. 15 489 We must commence by distinguishing between the local metamorphism which sometimes appears in the vicinity of traps and granites and that normal metamorphism which extends over wide areas and is apparently unconnected with the presence of intrusive rocks.] 1861 28th Ann. Rep. Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Soc. 113 The general conclusions are essentially the same as those of M. Delesse—from whose nomenclature, however, he [sc. Daubrée] differs slightly, giving the name of..Regional Metamorphism to normal or general metamorphism. 1937 S. W. Wooldridge & R. S. Morgan Physical Basis Geogr. x. 133 Much more important are the great masses of metamorphic rock which have resulted from what is often called regional metamorphism, i.e. deep burial of rock masses..due to earth-movement. 1993 Jrnl. Petrol. 34 716 All rocks were metamorphosed at low grade during burial and regional metamorphism. < as lemmas |
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