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Caiter2013

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Metamorphism can be caused by increased temperatures. How can temperatures be raised,
  geologically, to bring about metamorphism? What will be an ideal response?



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How can fluid activity promote metamorphism? What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Possibilities include burial, igneous activity (intrusion, etc.), and friction (deformation).

Answer to Question 2

Fluid activity promotes metamorphism by increasing the rates of chemical reactions by carrying ions
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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