What Is Foliation in Metamorphic Rocks?
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Загружено: 2026-01-28
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Ever wondered about the layered patterns you sometimes see in rocks? This video unveils the fascinating process of foliation in metamorphic rocks, revealing how intense pressure and heat deep within the Earth shape these geological wonders.
Discover the incredible story rocks tell through their structure:
► Foliation is the parallel arrangement of mineral grains or features in metamorphic rocks, caused by intense pressure and heat.
► It forms due to directed stress, like during tectonic plate collisions, causing minerals to reorient and recrystallize.
► Learn about different types of foliation, from fine slaty cleavage to distinct gneissic banding, which indicate varying metamorphic conditions.
► Understanding foliation provides geologists crucial clues about ancient stresses, temperatures, and Earth's deformation processes.
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