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What is another way to say: metamorphism that occurs when large areas of rock undergo intense heat and pressur

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it a word with 8 letters

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  1. REGIONAL metamorphism affects large areas...and has 8 letters. :-)


  2. Contact metamorphism occurs around intrusive igneous rocks as a result of the temperature and pressure increase caused by the intrusion of magma into cooler country rock. These intrusive igenous rocks that are affected by metamorphism are called AUREOLES - I think this is the 8 letter word you are looking for?
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