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The lithosphere : geochemistry, geology and geophysics /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Anderson, Jarod E., Coates, Robert W.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • THE LITHOSPHERE: GEOCHEMISTRY, GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
  • THE LITHOSPHERE: GEOCHEMISTRY, GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
  • CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • THE EARLY EARTH AND FORMATIONOF THE LITHOSPHERE
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Some Remarks on Physical Problems Related to ModelingConditions of Formation and Evolution of the Lithosphere
  • 3. Thermal Conditions during the Formation and Evolutionof the Early Earth
  • 4. Cooling of the Magma Ocean and Formation of the Lithosphere
  • 5. Early Atmosphere and Possible Conditions for the Formationof the Water-Ocean
  • Conclusion
  • ReferenceCONTINENTAL AND OCEANIC LITHOSPHERESTRUCTURE FROM THE LONG-RANGE SEISMICPROFILING
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Lithosphere Structure of the Northern Eurasia
  • 2.1. Long-Range Profiling in the Northern Eurasia
  • 2.2. The Observed Wave Fields
  • 2.3. Methodology of the Wave Field Interpretation and 2-D VelocityModeling
  • 3. Deep Seismic Research along the Angola-Brazilian Geotraverse
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Experimental Data
  • 3.3. The Composite Seismic Section along the Geotraverse
  • 4. Conclusion
  • References
  • THE FATE OF SUBDUCTED OCEANIC CRUSTAND THE ORIGIN OF INTRAPLATE VOLCANISMAbstract
  • Development of the Standard Model
  • Why Were Two Contrasting Models for the Fate of Subducted OceanicCrust Included?
  • A Core-Signature in Intraplate Volcanism?
  • Melting Regimes in Plumes
  • Consequence: Duplication of Mechanisms
  • What if the Marble-Cake and Plume Models Had not BeenCombined?
  • A Path Followed Two Decades Later
  • Helium Isotopes Re-visited
  • Osmium Isotopes and Heterogeneity in the Convecting Mantle
  • Production of Pyroxenitic Sources in the Convecting MantleConclusion
  • References
  • HELIUM ISOTOPE VARIATIONS ALONG THE NIIGATAKOBETECTONIC ZONE, CENTRAL JAPAN
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Analytical Procedures and Results
  • 4. Discussion
  • 5. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgement
  • References
  • VOLATILES IN THE MANTLE LITHOSPHERE:MODES OF OCCURRENCE AND CHEMICALCOMPOSITIONS
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Implications of Mantle Volatiles
  • 1.2. Occurrence Modes of Mantle Volatiles
  • 1.3. Compositions of Mantle Volatiles
  • 2. Samples and Analytical Methods2.1. Representative Samples
  • 2.2. Analytical Methods
  • 2.3. Improved Online Vacuum Stepwise Heating Method
  • 3. Occurrence Modes of Volatiles
  • 3.1. Fluid Inclusions
  • 3.2. Volatiles in Mineral Structural Defects and Vacancies
  • 3.3. Anion Complexes Incorporated in Crystal Structures
  • 3.4. The Superimposed Effects of Volatiles in Different Occurrence
  • 4. The Redox State and Volatile Species in the Mantle
  • 4.1. The Redox State in the Mantle
  • 4.2. Volatile Species in the Mantle