thermal metamorphism

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thermal metamorphism [′thər·məl ¦med·ə¦mȯr‚fiz·əm]

(petrology)

Metamorphism that results from temperature-controlled and induced chemical reconstitution of preexisting rocks, with little influence of pressure. Also known as thermometamorphism.

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