Ocean Basins - Their Structure and Evolution

This text is designed to be read on its own or as part of the OU course. The first chapters describe the processes that shape the ocean basins. Further chapters discuss: chemical cycling and sediment distribution; and the role of oceans in global chemical changes.

List of contents

Introduction; The shape of ocean basins; The evolution of ocean basins; The structure and formation of oceanic lithosphere; Hydrothermal circulation in oceanic crust; Paleoceanography and sea-level changes; The broader picture; Suggested further reading; Answers and comments to questions

Product details

• Authors: Open University, Open Open University
• Assisted by: David A. Rothery (Editor), John Wright (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.01.1998
• EAN: 9780750639835
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-3983-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Open University; The Open University
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology