Metamorphic-0.mp3
Metamorphic-0.mp4
Metamorphic-I.mp3
Metamorphic-I.mp4
Metamorphic-intro.mp3
[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Metamorphic (Music!)
Quick! (Make it thick)
[Bridge]
Undergo (transformation)
Here we go….
(Activation!!)
[Verse 1]
Changes over time
(Intense heat, deep pressure)
When conditions are prime
(In a heartbeat… endure)
[Bridge]
Undergo (transformation)
Here we go….
(Activation!!)
Metamorphic (ick, ick)
Quick!
[Chorus]
A diamond (in the rough)
See (eight hundred degrees C)
When’s enough (enough enough)
Eclogite (ignite)… a rarity
[Bridge]
(Transformation)
Activation!
[Verse 2]
Changes over time
(Intense heat, deep pressure)
When conditions are prime
(In a heartbeat… endure)
[Bridge]
Undergo (transformation)
[Instrumental, Synth Solo]
Here we go….
(Activation!!)
Metamorphic (ick, ick)
Nice trick! (ick, ick)
(Hidden in the music)
[Chorus]
A diamond (in the rough)
See (eight hundred degrees C)
When’s enough (enough enough)
Eclogite (ignite)… a rarity
[Outro]
Metamorphic (ick, ick)
Nice trick! (ick, ick)
(Hidden in the music)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Metamorphic rocks are fascinating because they reveal Earth’s geological history and the immense forces at play beneath the surface. Here are some interesting facts about them:
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Formed Under Pressure and Heat – Metamorphic rocks originate from pre-existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or even other metamorphic rocks) that undergo transformation due to intense heat (200–800°C) and pressure deep within Earth’s crust.
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Foliation and Non-Foliation – Some metamorphic rocks develop layers or bands (foliated), like gneiss and schist, while others, like marble and quartzite, have a more uniform structure (non-foliated).
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Marble Comes from Limestone – The famous marble, used in sculptures and buildings, is formed from limestone or dolomite rock that undergoes recrystallization. The white Carrara marble used by Michelangelo was once limestone!
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Diamonds Can Be Found in Metamorphic Rocks – High-pressure metamorphism can lead to the formation of diamonds, especially in rocks called eclogites, found deep in the Earth’s mantle.
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Plate Tectonics Play a Role – Many metamorphic rocks form at convergent plate boundaries, where tectonic plates collide, generating intense pressure and heat.
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Oldest Rocks on Earth – Some of the oldest rocks on Earth are metamorphic, such as the Acasta Gneiss in Canada, which is over 4 billion years old!
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Slate Was Once Mud – Slate, commonly used for roofing and blackboards, comes from shale, a sedimentary rock, that has been subjected to heat and pressure.
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Metamorphism Can Happen on a Large or Small Scale – Regional metamorphism affects vast areas (mountain-building events), while contact metamorphism happens when rocks are heated by nearby magma intrusions.
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Metamorphic Rocks Can “Unmetamorphose” – Given the right conditions, metamorphic rocks can erode and break down, turning back into sediments, which may form new sedimentary rocks in the rock cycle.
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Some Are Mined for Useful Minerals – Talc, found in soapstone, and garnets, used in jewelry, are often products of metamorphic processes.
Metamorphic rocks tell a story of Earth’s deep history, revealing how minerals and structures change under extreme conditions! Let me know if you want more details on any of these.