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Geodynamics of the Lithosphere /

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This book is an introduction to the quantitative treatment of geological problems. It was originally written as a guide for field geologists who wish to quantitatively understand or test their tectonic models. However, the book is an introduction to geodynamics for anyone in the earth sciences. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stüwe, Kurt
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2002.
Subjects:
Geography.
Geology.
Physical geography.
Computer science > Mathematics.
Thermodynamics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • From the contents: Plate Tectonics
  • Historical development
  • Map Projections
  • Heat and Temperature
  • Basic principles of Heat Conduction
  • Principles of Heat Advection
  • Heat in Intrusions
  • Shape and Kinematics
  • Reference levels
  • Isostasy
  • Geomorphology
  • Force and Rheology
  • Stress and Strain
  • Rheology of the Lithosphere
  • Dynamic Processes
  • Continents in Extension
  • Development of Sedimentary Basins
  • Continents in Collision
  • Selected geodynamic Problems
  • PTtD Paths
  • Basic principles of petrology
  • Documenting PT paths
  • Interpretation of PT paths
  • Mathematical Tools
  • Mathematical Rules and Tables.