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Definition of Katamorphism
1. Noun. Metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones.
Definition of Katamorphism
1. Noun. (geology) Any form of metamorphism that occurs near the Earth's surface ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Katamorphism
Literary usage of Katamorphism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Metamorphic Geology: A Text-book by Charles Kenneth Leith, Warren Judson Mead (1915)
"The products of katamorphism of sediments are generally incoherent soils or residual
... katamorphism OF ORES This is a phase of metamorphism which offers ..."
2. Metamorphic Geology: A Text-book by Charles Kenneth Leith, Warren Judson Mead (1915)
"The products of katamorphism of sediments are generally incoherent soils or residual
... katamorphism OF ORES This is a phase of metamorphism which offers ..."
3. A Treatise on Metamorphism by Charles Richard Van Hise (1904)
"RELATIONS OF ZONES OF katamorphism AND ANAMORPHISM. We shall now consider the
zones of metamorphism together with reference to the energy factors. ..."
4. The Journal of Geology by University of Chicago Department of Geology and Paleontology (1907)
"In general, katamorphism means simplification, both chemical and ... katamorphism is
a great concentrating operation, with its maximum effect on igneous ..."
5. The Economic Aspect of Geology by Charles Kenneth Leith (1921)
"The phase of metamorphism dealing with surficial weathering, similar changes
below the surface, and the formation of sediments, is called katamorphism or ..."
6. Textbook of Physical Chemistry by Azariah Thomas Lincoln (1920)
"This region is known as the Zone of katamorphism, and in it the average specific
gravity of the minerals is 2.948. In the inner zone of metamorphism, ..."
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