The Caledonides: metamorphism and other processes

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The Caledonides: metamorphism and other processes Week 6

Jones and Blake

The Grampian Orogeny 470 Ma Responsible for main part of Dalradian deformation and metamorphism

J & B p. 48 NB Shetland out of true position

Figure 21-8. Regional metamorphic map of the Scottish Highlands, showing the zones of minerals that develop with increasing metamorphic grade. From Gillen (1982) Metamorphic Geology. An Introduction to Tectonic and Metamorphic Processes. George Allen & Unwin. London.

Oliver 2001

Oliver 2001

Oliver 2001

Oliver 2001

Jones and Blake

Jones and Blake

Oliver 2001

Oliver 2001