Geodynamics of the Lithosphere

An Introduction
2. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-3-642-44814-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 493 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 762 g

This second edition of the important introductory text for earth scientists has been thoroughly revised and extended. It is required reading for all those interested in learning about the quantitative description of geological problems. It contains chapters on heat flow, sedimentary basin modeling, the mechanics of continental deformation, PT path modeling, geomorphology, mass transfer and more. The book is aimed at the field oriented geologist who wants to begin by learning about the quantitative description of problems. The new edition features yet more illustrations and maps as well as almost 100 corrections of scientific problems.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stüwe, Kurt

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Bodenkunde, Sedimentologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geomorphologie, Erosion, Glaziologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Tektonik, Strukturgeologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Plate Tectonics.- Energetics: Heat and Temperature.- Kinematics: Morphology and Deformation.- Mechanics: Force and Rheology.- Dynamic Processes.- Metamorphic Processes.