Introducing tectonics, rock structures and mountain belts /

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An explanation of key concepts of tectonics and rock structures. The reader is introduced to large-scale Earth structure and theory of plate tectonics before dealing with geological structures such as faults and folds, and the final three chapters deal with orogenic belts.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Park, R. G. (R. Graham)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Dunedin Academic Press, ©2012.
Subjects:
Geology, Structural.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geography.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geology.
Tektonik
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • [1.] Introduction
  • [2.] Large-scale earth structure
  • [3.]Plate tectonics
  • [4.] Deformation, stress and strain
  • [5.] Fractures, faults and earthquakes
  • [6.] Folds and folding
  • [7.] Fabric
  • [8.] Igneous intrusions
  • [9.] Structural effects of gravity
  • [10.] Tectonic interpretation of orogenic belts
  • [11.] Examples of modern orogenic belts
  • [12.] Ancient orogenic belts.

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