Tektites originate in what metamorphic environment?
A)low pressure and high temperature associated with volcanism
B)high temperature melting associated with meteorite impacts
C)very high pressures and temperatures associated with deep subduction
D)high temperatures and shearing stresses in an oceanic transform fault

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Tektites are believed to form from the melting and ejecting of Earth's surface materials during meteorite impacts. This process generates high temperatures that allow the melted material to quickly cool and solidify into glass-like objects.

Tektites Originate in What Metamorphic Environment