Tektites Originate in What Metamorphic Environment

question 16

Multiple Choice

Tektites originate in what metamorphic environment?

• A) high temperature melting associated with meteorite impacts
• B) low pressure and high temperature associated with volcanism
• C) very high pressures and temperatures associated with deep subduction
• D) high temperatures and shearing stresses in an oceanic transform fault

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