Scientific ocean drilling : accomplishments and challenges /

"Through direct exploration of the subseafloor, U.S.-supported scientific ocean drilling programs have significantly contributed to a broad range of scientific accomplishments in Earth science disciplines, shaping understanding of Earth systems and enabling new fields of inquiry. Scientific Oce...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Review of the Scientific Accomplishments and Assessment of the Potential for Future Transformative Discoveries with U.S.-Supported Scientific Ocean Drilling, National Research Council (U.S.). Ocean Studies Board
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2011.
Subjects:
Ocean Drilling Program.
Ocean Drilling Program
Oceanography > Research > United States.
Underwater drilling > Research > United States.
Submarine geology.
Forage offshore > Recherche > États-Unis.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mining.
Oceanography > Research
Submarine geology
Underwater drilling > Research
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to U.S. scientific ocean drilling
  • Scientific accomplishments : solid earth cycles
  • Scientific accomplishments : fluids, flow, and life in the subseafloor
  • Scientific accomplishments : Earth's climate history
  • Education, outreach, and capacity building
  • Assessment of "Illuminating Earth's Past, Present, and Future: the International Ocean Discovery Program Science Plan for 2012-2023."

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