Burial metamorphism occurs after diagenesis and results from pressures associated with sedimentary basins.

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Burial metamorphism is a type of metamorphism that occurs after diagenesis and is related to the pressure exerted by the weight of overlying sedimentary rocks in a basin. This pressure, along with the increasing temperature, can cause changes in the mineral composition and texture of the rocks.

Burial Metamorphism Occurs After Diagenesis and Results from Pressures Associated