Crust and Lithosphere Dynamics - Treatise on Geophysics

Brings together the results of studies that are fundamental to our understanding of crust and lithosphere dynamics. This title begins with a discussion of plate kinematics and mechanics. It considers the evidence from surface heat flow, stress measurements, and magmatism for the thermal and mechanical structure of the lithosphere.

List of contents

6.01 An Overview
6.02 Plate Tectonics, Pages 49-98, P. Wessel
6.03 Plate Rheology and Mechanics
6.04 Plate Deformation
6.05 Heat Flow and Thermal Structure of the Lithosphere
6.06 Lithosphere Stress and Deformation
6.07 Magmatism, Magma, and Magma Chambers
6.08 Dynamic Processes in Extensional and Compressional Settings: The Dynamics of Continental Breakup and Extension
6.09 Dynamic Processes in Extensional and Compressional Settings - Mountain Building: From Earthquakes to Geological Deformation
6.10 Fault Mechanics
6.11 Tectonic Models for the Evolution of Sedimentary Basins

Product details

• Authors: A. B. Watts, Anthony B. Watts
• Assisted by: Anthony B. Watts (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.08.2009
• EAN: 9780444534620
• ISBN: 978-0-444-53462-0
• No. of pages: 7000
• Series: Treatise on Geophysics; Treatise on Geophysics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology