Under what conditions does zeolite-facies metamorphism occur?
A)relatively low pressure and low temperature
B)relatively low pressure and high temperature
C)relatively high pressure and low temperature
D)relatively high pressure and high temperature

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Zeolite-facies metamorphism occurs under conditions of relatively low pressure and low temperature, typically associated with the burial of volcaniclastic sediments in subduction zones or other tectonic settings where heat flow is relatively low.

Under What Conditions Does Zeolite-Facies Metamorphism Occur