Island arcs, deep sea trenches, and back-arc basins /

Some basic problems related to thermo - mechanical aspects of trench -arc systems are discussed. The origin of high heat flow, volcanism and back arc basins, in particular, is considered from two basic models, i.e. the frictional heating model and the secondary mantle flow model. The possible effect...

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Other Authors:	Talwani, Manik, Pitman, Walter C., Ewing, W. Maurice (William Maurice), 1906-1974
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington : American Geophysical Union, ©1977.
Series:	Maurice Ewing series ; 1.
Subjects:	Island arcs > Congresses. Submarine geology > Congresses. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book