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Dynamo-Thermal Metamorphism  Métamorphisme dynamo-thermique
Regional-scale metamorphism where pressure (differential) and temperature both play a role. Often associated with lithospheric plate collision.

Themes:
  Plate tectonics theory and rock cycle
  Metamorphic rocks

Related words:
  Convergent Plate Boundary
  Differential Pressure