Tektites originate in what metamorphic environment?
A) high temperature melting associated with meteorite impacts
B) low pressure and high temperature associated with volcanism
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 formed by the high temperature melting of terrestrial materials associated with meteorite impacts. This process creates glassy materials that are ejected and solidify as they fall back to Earth.

Tektites Originate in What Metamorphic Environment