Compressional Tectonics

Author : Elizabeth J. Catlos,Ibrahim Cemen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119773863

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Compressional Tectonics by Elizabeth J. Catlos,Ibrahim Cemen Pdf

Compressional Tectonics A synthesis of current knowledge on collisional and convergent plate boundaries worldwide Major mountain belts on Earth, such as the Alps, Himalayas, and Appalachians, have been built by compressional tectonic processes during continent-continent and arc-continent collisions. Understanding their formation and evolution is important because of the hazards associated with convergent and collisional plate boundaries, and because these mountain belts contain resources such as precious metals, rare earth elements, oil, gas, and coal. Compressional Tectonics: Plate Convergence to Mountain Building reviews our present-day knowledge of the tectonic evolution of the Alpine-Himalayan and Appalachian belts. Volume highlights include: Overview of terminology relating to compressional and contractional tectonics Discussion of subduction zone dynamics Debates over the timing of the collision and convergence of particular subduction and suture zones Examples of the different stages in the development of orogenic belts This book is one of a set of three in the collection Tectonic Processes: A Global View. The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Donald LeRoy Blackstone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Folds (Geology)
ISBN : UIUC:30112026940673

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Foreland Compressional Tectonics by Donald LeRoy Blackstone Pdf

Author : Elizabeth J. Catlos,Ibrahim Cemen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119773849

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Compressional Tectonics by Elizabeth J. Catlos,Ibrahim Cemen Pdf

A synthesis of current knowledge on collisional and convergent plate boundaries worldwide Major mountain belts on Earth, such as the Alps, Himalayas, and Appalachians, have been built by compressional tectonic processes during continent-continent and arc-continent collisions. Understanding their formation and evolution is important because of the hazards associated with convergent and collisional plate boundaries, and because these mountain belts contain resources such as precious metals, rare earth elements, oil, gas, and coal. Compressional Tectonics: Plate Convergence to Mountain Building reviews our present-day knowledge of the tectonic evolution of the Alpine-Himalayan and Appalachian belts. Volume highlights include: overview of terminology relating to compressional and contractional tectonics discussion of subduction zone dynamics debates over the timing of the collision and convergence of particular subduction and suture zones examples of the different stages in the development of orogenic belts This book is one of a set of three Tectonic Processes: A Global View The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Nicola Scarselli,Jürgen Adam,Domenico Chiarella
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444641359

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Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis by Nicola Scarselli,Jürgen Adam,Domenico Chiarella Pdf

Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis, 2nd edition is the first in a three-volume series covering Phanerozoic regional geology and tectonics. The new edition provides updates to the first edition’s detailed overview of geologic processes, and includes new sections on plate tectonics, petroleum systems, and new methods of geological analysis. This book provides both professionals and students with the basic principles necessary to grasp the conceptual approaches to hydrocarbon exploration in a wide variety of geological settings globally. Discusses in detail the principles of regional geological analysis and the main geological and geophysical tools Captures and identifies the tectonics of the world in detail, through a series of unique geographic maps, allowing quick access to exact tectonic locations Serves as the ideal introductory overview and complementary reference to the core concepts of regional geology and tectonics offered in volumes 2 and 3 in the series

Author : Kwang-Hee Kim,Han-Joon Kim,Tianyao Hao,Xunhua Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889768646

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Understanding the Marginal Seas of Northeast Asia for Tectonics and Submarine Geohazards by Kwang-Hee Kim,Han-Joon Kim,Tianyao Hao,Xunhua Zhang Pdf

Author : Conrad Schindler,Martin Pfister
Publisher : vdf Hochschulverlag AG
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3728124257

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Active Tectonics of Northwestern Anatolia by Conrad Schindler,Martin Pfister Pdf

Author : A.W. Bally
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1239 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444563576

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Regional Geology and Tectonics: Phanerozoic Passive Margins, Cratonic Basins and Global Tectonic Maps by A.W. Bally Pdf

Expert petroleum geologists David Roberts and Albert Bally bring you Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis, volume one in a three-volume series covering Phanerozoic regional geology and tectonics. It has been written to provide you with a detailed overview of geologic rift systems, passive margins, and cratonic basins, it features the basic principles necessary to grasping the conceptual approaches to hydrocarbon exploration in a broad range of geological settings globally. A "how-to" regional geology primer that provides a detailed overview of tectonics, rift systems.

Author : K. R. McClay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401130660

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Thrust Tectonics by K. R. McClay Pdf

K.R. McClay Department of Geology, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London, Egham, Surrey, England TW20 OEX. Since the first Thrust and Nappe Tectonics Conference in London in 1979 (McClay & Price 1981), and the Toulouse Meeting on Thrusting and Deformation in 1984 (Platt et al. 1986) there have been considerable advances in the study of thrust systems incorporating new field observations, conceptual models, mechanical models, analogue and numerical simulations, together with geophysical studies of thrust belts. Thrust Tectonics 1990 was an International Conference convened by the editor and held at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London, Egham Surrey, from April 4th until April 7th 1990. There were one hundred and seventy participants from all continents except South America. The conference was generously sponsored by Brasoil U.K. Limited, BP Exploration, Chevron U.K. Limited, Clyde Petroleum, Enterprise Oil, Esso Exploration and Production UK Limited, and Shell U.K. Exploration and Production. One hundred and five contributions were presented at the meeting, - seventy six oral presentations (together with poster displays) and an additional twenty nine posters without oral presentation (McClay 1990, conference abstract volume).

Author : David G. Roberts
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1239 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444563620

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Regional Geology and Tectonics: Phanerozoic Passive Margins, Cratonic Basins and Global Tectonic Maps by David G. Roberts Pdf

Expert petroleum geologists David Roberts and Albert Bally bring you Regional Geology and Tectonics: Phanerozoic Passive Margins, Cratonic Basins and Global Tectonic Maps, volume three in a three-volume series covering Phanerozoic regional geology and tectonics. Its key focus is on both volcanic and non-volcanic passive margins, and the importance of salt and shale driven by sedimentary tectonics to their evolution. Recent innovative research on such critical locations as Iberia, Newfoundland, China, and the North Sea are incorporated to provide practical real-world case studies in regional geology and tectonics. The vast amount of volcanic data now available to form accurate hydrocarbon assessments and analysis at passive margin locations is also included into this thorough yet accessible reference. Named a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication A "how-to" practical reference that discusses the impact of the development of passive margins and cratonic basins on the structural evolution of the Earth in regional geology and tectonic applications. Incorporates the increased availability of industry data to present regional seismic lines and cross-sections, leading to more accurate analysis and assessment of targeted hydrocarbon systems Analyses of passive margins and cratonic basins in East Africa, China, Siberia, the Gulf of Suez, and the Laptev Sea in the Russian Arctic provide immediately implementable petroleum exploration applications Summaries of analogue and theoretical models are provided as an essential backdrop to the structure and stratigraphy of various geological settings.

Author : Maged Marghany
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535125488

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Applied Studies of Coastal and Marine Environments by Maged Marghany Pdf

The book ''Applied Studies of Coastal and Marine Environments'' is a collection of a number of high-quality and comprehensive work on coastal and marine environment. This book has an Introductory Chapter, followed by 15 chapters. Chapters 2 and 3 are devoted to coastal geological sedimentation and its impacts on marine environment. Consequently, Chapter 4 investigates neo-tectonic movement in the Pearl River Delta. Different aspects of the coastal pollution and its impacts are addressed in Chapter 5 through Chapter 13. Furthermore, coastal management is also discussed in Chapter 14, and monitoring the coastal environment using remote sensing and GIS techniques is reported in Chapter 15. Finally, Chapter 16 addresses the human history of maritime exploitation and adaptation process to coastal and marine environments. It is important to investigate the history of maritime exploitation and adaptation to environment coastal zone to learn how to explore the oceans.

Author : Klaus-Joachim Reutter,Ekkehard Scheuber,Peter Wigger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642773532

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Tectonics of the Southern Central Andes by Klaus-Joachim Reutter,Ekkehard Scheuber,Peter Wigger Pdf

together with contributions by invited geoscientists The Central Andes, whose orogenic activity is so impressively documented by recent volcanism and and counterparts from other countries, during a workshop held in Berlin, 23-25 May 1990. A great earthquakes, have always attracted the attention of geoscientists. This interest became even more accen number of the papers presented at this workshop are tuated since, a quarter of a century ago, Plate included in this volume. While most of the chapters Tectonics became the basis for the New Global refer regionally to the segment of the southern Andes Tectonics concept, in which this huge mountain range mentioned above, others treat general aspects or deal was the most spectacular example of an active conti with Andean regions farther south, thus showing not only that the structures of this mountain range can be nental margin. Thus, in addition to the continuing research work by South American and foreign geo followed to more distant parts but also that there are scientists dedicated mostly to regional and economic significant structural variations along strike. problems, a great number of special research pro Like other books which originate from workshops grammes were initiated aiming at a better understand and are comprised of contributions from many ing of the processes acting at a convergent plate authors, also this one cannot give a complete and margin. well-balanced view of the scientific subject dealt In 1982, the earth science institutes of the Freie with, in this case the southern Central Andes.

Author : Thomas R. Watters,Richard A. Schultz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521765732

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Planetary Tectonics by Thomas R. Watters,Richard A. Schultz Pdf

This book is an essential reference volume that surveys tectonic landforms on solid bodies throughout the Solar System.

Author : Gina L. Barnes
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803274003

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Tectonic Archaeology by Gina L. Barnes Pdf

The effects of tectonic processes on archaeological sites are evidenced by earthquake damage, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami destruction, but these processes also affect a broader sphere of landform structures, environment, and climate. An overview of tectonic archaeology is followed by a detailed summary of geoarchaeological fieldwork in Japan.

Author : Cathy Busby,Antonio Azor Pérez
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1034 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444347142

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Tectonics of Sedimentary Basins by Cathy Busby,Antonio Azor Pérez Pdf

Investigating the complex interplay between tectonics and sedimentation is a key endeavor in modern earth science. Many of the world's leading researchers in this field have been brought together in this volume to provide concise overviews of the current state of the subject. The plate tectonic revolution of the 1960's provided the framework for detailed models on the structure of orogens and basins, summarized in a 1995 textbook edited by Busby and Ingersoll. Tectonics of Sedimentary Basins: Recent Advances focuses on key topics or areas where the greatest strides forward have been made, while also providing on-line access to the comprehensive 1995 book. Breakthroughs in new techniques are described in Section 1, including detrital zircon geochronology, cosmogenic nuclide dating, magnetostratigraphy, 3-D seismic, and basin modelling. Section 2 presents the new models for rift, post-rift, transtensional and strike slip basin settings. Section 3 addresses the latest ideas in convergent margin tectonics, including the sedimentary record of subduction intiation and subduction, flat-slab subduction, and arc-continent collision; it then moves inboard to forearc basins and intra-arc basins, and ends with a series of papers formed under compessional strain regimes, as well as post-orogenic intramontane basins. Section 4 examines the origin of plate interior basins, and the sedimentary record of supercontinent formation. This book is required reading for any advanced student or professional interested in sedimentology, plate tectonics, or petroleum geoscience. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/busby/sedimentarybasins.

Author : Lesli J. Wood
Publisher : AAPG
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780891813750

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Shale Tectonics by Lesli J. Wood Pdf

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