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Global tectonics

Philip Kearey, Frederick J. Vine

Blackwell Science, 1996

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-333) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

It is no exaggeration to say that the theory of plate tectonics, developed in the 1960's revolutionized the earth sciences. Its effects are still reverberating. In its first edition Kearey and Vine's Global Tectonics gained an excellent reputation, reflected in reviews and sales, for providing a modern, up-to-date account of this pivotal subject at a level ideal for students majoring in geology. The authors strike the right balance between geology and geophysics. Basic concepts are emphasized but trends in modern research, and outstanding questions are highlighted

Table of Contents

Preface. Historical perspective. Internal structure of the Earth. Continental drift. Sea floor spreading. The framework of plate tectonics. Ocean ridges. Transform and subcurrent faults. Subduction zones. Mountain ranges. Continental rifts and sedimentary basins. The mechanism of plate tectonics. Implications of plate tectonics. Review questions. References. Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA2881921X
  • ISBN
    • 0865429243
  • LCCN
    95049623
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boston
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 333 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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