The type of metamorphism that is common in fault zones, in which rocks are subjected to high differential pressures, is called:
A) contact.
B) regional.
C) differential metamorphism.
D) dynamic metamorphism.
E) hydrothermal.

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Dynamic metamorphism occurs in fault zones where rocks are subjected to high differential pressures, leading to their alteration without requiring high temperatures or the presence of fluids.

The Type of Metamorphism That Is Common in Fault Zones