Continental rifted margins. 1, Definition and methodology /

Rifted margins mark the transition between continents and oceans, which are the two first-order types of land masses on Earth. Rifted margins contribute to our understanding of lithospheric extensional processes and are studied by various disciplines of Earth Science (geology, geophysics, geochemist...

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Other Authors: Péron-Pinvidic, G. (Gwenn) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, UK : Hoboken, NJ : ISTE, Ltd. ; Wiley, 2022.
Series:Sciences. Geoscience. Dynamics of the continental lithosphere
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Rifted margins mark the transition between continents and oceans, which are the two first-order types of land masses on Earth. Rifted margins contribute to our understanding of lithospheric extensional processes and are studied by various disciplines of Earth Science (geology, geophysics, geochemistry). Thanks to better and wider public access to high-quality data, our understanding in these areas has improved significantly over these last two decades. This book summarizes this knowledge evolution and details where we stand today, with a series of case examples included. It is structured in a practical way, with concise text descriptions and comprehensive diagrams. Continental Rifted Margins 1 is a useful resource for students and newcomers to the rifted margin community - a "cookbook" of sorts to facilitate the reading of scientific publications and provide basic definitions and explanations.
Physical Description:1 online resource (368 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119986928
1119986923
9781119986904