The metamorphism of rocks and minerals caused by shock wave compression and decompression due to impact of a solid body or due to the detonation of high-energy chemical or nuclear explosive.
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The metamorphism of rocks and minerals caused by shock wave compression and decompression due to impact of a solid body or due to the detonation of high-energy chemical or nuclear explosive.