Under what P and T conditions does zeolite-facies metamorphism occur?
A)less than 5 kbars and 200°C
B)5 to 10 kbars and 200 to 400°C
C)less than 5 kbars and greater than 400°C
D)greater than 5 kbars and less than 400°C

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Zeolite-facies metamorphism occurs at low pressures and temperatures, specifically less than 5 kbars and 200°C. This is characteristic of the zeolite facies, which is associated with low-grade metamorphic conditions.

Under What P and T Conditions Does Zeolite-Facies Metamorphism Occur