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Regional Metamorphism
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Mafic
Mafic Definition In geology, “mafic” is a term that describes an igneous rock that has an abundance of darker color minerals.

Terrestrial Planet Definition
Terrestrial Planet Definition A terrestrial planet is any planet in the universe that has earth-like composition, such as rocks, and other similar solid substances. For instance, Mars is a terrestrial planet in our solar system, whereas Jupiter is not. This is because modern geologists, astrophysicists, and astronomers understand Mars to contain solid formations correlative to…

Dilatancy
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Provenance
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