Principles of Precambrian geology /
Principles of Precambrian Geologyis an update to the 1991 book, Precambrian Geology: The Dynamic Evolution of the Continental Crust, by the same author. The new edition covers the same topics in a more concise and accessible format and is replete with explanatory figures, tables, and illustrations....
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San Diego, Calif. :
Academic Press,
©1996.
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Table of Contents:
- (Chapter Headings): Distribution and Tectonic Setting of Precambrian Crust. Archean Crust. Early Proterozoic Crust. Mid-Proterozoic Crust. Late Proterozoic Crust. Evolution of the Continental Crust. Subject Index.
- Distribution and Tectonic Setting of Precambrian Crust: Introduction. Global Distribution. Radiometric Dating. Orogenies and Tectonic Cycles. Precambrian Classification Scheme. Geologic Setting by Craton. Archean Crust: Introduction. Cathaysian Craton. Siberian Craton. East European Craton. Greenland Shield (North American Craton). South American Craton. African Craton: Southern Africa. African Craton: Central Africa. African Craton: West African Craton and Trans-Saharan Mobile Belt. IndianCraton. Australian Craton. Early Proterozoic Crust: Introduction. Cathaysian Craton. Siberian Craton. East European Craton. Greenland Shield (North American Craton). North American Craton (Less Greenland Shield). South American Craton. African Craton: Southern Africa. African Craton: Central (Equatorial) Africa. African Craton: Northwest Africa. African Craton: Northeast Africa and Arabia. Indian Craton. Australian Craton. Antarctic Craton. Mid-Proterozoic Crust: Introduction. Cathaysian Craton. Siberian Craton. East European Craton. Greenland Shield (North American Craton). North American Craton (Less Greenland Shield). South American Craton. African Craton: Southern Africa. African Craton: Southern Africa. African Craton: Central Africa. African Craton: Northern Africa. Indian Craton. Australian Craton. Antarctic Craton. Late Proterozoic Crust: Introduction. Cathaysian Craton. Siberian Craton. East European Craton. Greenland Shield (North American Craton). North American Craton (Less Greenland Shield). South American Craton. African Craton: Southern Africa. African Craton: Central Africa. African Craton: Northwest Africa. African Craton: Northeast Africa. Indian Craton. Australian Craton. Antarctic Craton. Evolution of the Continental Crust: Introduction. Endogenous Processes and Products. Summary Crustal Development by Stage. Preferred Model for the Evolution of the Continental Crust. References. Subject Index.