Iceland Geodynamics - Crustal Deformation and Divergent Plate Tectonics

This book provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland that presently are found in a great number of scientific articles, but have not been collected before in a book. The ever increasing number of scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland should find the book a "must" to gain knowledge about previous work and the status of knowledge about Iceland.

List of contents

Mantle plume-mid-ocean ridge interaction in the North Atlantic.- Tectonic framework.- Crustal structure of Iceland.- Volcano dynamics.- The plate-spreading deformation cycle.- Breaking the crust: Seismicity and faulting.- Glacial isostasy and sea-level change: Rapid vertical movements and changes in volcanic production rates.- Iceland geodynamics: Outlook.

Summary

This book provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland that presently are found in a great number of scientific articles, but have not been collected before in a book. The ever increasing number of scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland should find the book a "must" to gain knowledge about previous work and the status of knowledge about Iceland.

Product details

• Authors: Freysteinn Sigmundsson
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2010
• EAN: 9783642063312
• ISBN: 978-3-642-06331-2
• No. of pages: 214
• Dimensions: 173 mm x 15 mm x 249 mm
• Weight: 455 g
• Illustrations: XXVI, 214 p.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books; Geophysical Sciences; Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences; Springer Praxis Books; Geophysical Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; B, Geophysics, geology, Earth and Environmental Science, Geology, geomorphology & the lithosphere, Solid Earth Sciences, Mineralogy, Earth Sciences, Chemistry of minerals, crystals & gems, Geophysics/Geodesy