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Dmowska Advances in Geophysics
1. Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-0-08-047193-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
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E-Book, Englisch, 286 Seiten, Web PDF
ISBN: 978-0-08-047193-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
The critically acclaimed serialized review journal for nearly fifty years, Advances in Geophysics is a highly respected publication in the field of geophysics. Since 1952, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now with over 45 volumes, the Serial contains much material still relevant today-truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of geophysics.
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1;Cover;1
2;CONTENTS;5
3;CONTRIBUTORS;9
4;CRUSTAL DEFORMATION IN THE SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA SUBDUCTION ZONE;10
4.1;1. Introduction;5
4.2;2. Tectonic, Geologic, and Seismologic Setting;5
4.3;3. Observed Crustal Motion;5
4.4;4. Models of Southcentral Alaska Preseismic and Postseismic Crustal;5
4.5;5. Summary;5
4.6;Acknowledgements;5
4.7;References;5
5;RELATING FAULT MECHANICS TO FAULT ZONE STRUCTURE;74
5.1;1. Introduction;5
5.2;2. Fault Zone Rocks;5
5.3;3. The Structure of Mature, Large Displacement Strike-Slip Faults;5
5.4;4. The Structure of Mature, Large Displacement Dip-Slip Faults;6
5.5;5. Formation of Fault Zone Structure;6
5.6;6. Effects of Fault Zone Structure on Dynamic Rupture;6
5.7;7. Discussion;6
5.8;Acknowledgements;6
5.9;References;6
6;PAST SURFACE TEMPERATURE CHANGES AS DERIVED FROM CONTINENTAL TEMPERATURE LOGS„CANADIAN AND SOME GLOBAL...;122
6.1;1. Introduction;6
6.2;2. Basic Features of Ground Surface Temperature Reconstruction;6
6.3;3. Heat Gain by the Earth due to Climatic Warming;6
6.4;4. Temperature Profiles with Depth;6
6.5;5. Thermal Conductivity and Diffusivity;6
6.6;6. Inversions;6
6.7;7. Joint Inversions;6
6.8;8. Alternative Approach„Determining the Pre-observationalMean Level;6
6.9;9. Method Limitations;6
6.10;10. Case Studies Demonstrating the Basic Features of the InversionMethod;6
6.11;11. Case Studies Demonstrating the Basic Features of the POMŽApproach;6
6.12;12. Hemispheric and Continental Reconstructions of GST from WellTemperatures;7
6.13;13. Canadian Examples;7
6.14;14. Circumpolar Warming;7
6.15;15. Obscuring Factors;7
6.16;16. Comparison of Well Temperature Derived GST Histories withObservations and Other Proxy Climate Information;7
6.17;17. Conclusions;7
6.18;Acknowledgements;7
6.19;References;7
7;INSTABILITY AND STRUCTURAL FAILURE AT VOLCANIC OCEAN ISLANDS AND THE CLIMATE CHANGE DIMENSION;184
7.1;1. Introduction;7
7.2;2. Factors and Mechanisms Affecting Instability and Failure atVolcanic Ocean Islands;7
7.3;3. Post-Failure Debris Movement;7
7.4;4. Transport;7
7.5;5. Landslides as Tsunami Generators;7
7.6;6. Climate Change and Landslides in Ocean Basin Environments;8
7.7;7. Conclusions;8
7.8;Acknowledgements;8
7.9;References;8
8;INDEX;282
