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Quantitative Plate Tectonics Physics of the Earth - Plate Kinematics - Geodynamics /

This textbook on plate tectonics is designed for students in geology and geophysics to acquire in-depth knowledge of quantitative methods in plate kinematics and dynamics. Quantitative Plate Tectonics can also be used as a reference book by geoscientists who desire to expand their knowledge beyond t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schettino, Antonio (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edición:1st ed. 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Part I: Plate Kinematics
  • 1 Composition of the Crust and the Mantle
  • 2 Plate Motions
  • 3 Magnetization and Magnetic Minerals
  • 4 The Geomagnetic Field
  • 5 Marine Magnetic Anomalies
  • 6 Paleomagnetism and Earth History
  • Part II: Dynamics of the Lithosphere and the Mantle.- 7 Stress and Strain
  • 8 Elasticity of the Earth
  • 9 Seismic Rays
  • 10 Earthquakes
  • 11 Seismic Deformation of the Lithosphere
  • 12 Heat Flow and Thermodynamics of the Lithosphere
  • 13 Flow and Fluid Behaviour of the Mantle
  • 14 Gravity Field of the Earth
  • Index.