Continental Crust Structures On The Continental Margin Of Western North America

Author : Henry V. Lyatsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540495987

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Continental-Crust Structures on the Continental Margin of Western North America by Henry V. Lyatsky Pdf

The NE Pacific Ocean is considered the birthplace of many fundamental ideas for modern plate tectonics theory. In this book the orogenic belts of this region are discussed in a single, internally consistent tectonic concept. Geological information is considered the most reliable. Geophysical models are tested for compatibility with observable geological data. The new concept avoids force-fitting interpretations to preconceived assumptions regarding accreted far-traveled terranes in the Cordillera and continental-oceanic plate interactions in the entire region.

Author : C.A. Burk,C.L. Drake
Publisher : Springer
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662011416

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The Geology of Continental Margins by C.A. Burk,C.L. Drake Pdf

The continental margins of the world constitute the most impressive and largest physiographic feature of the earth's surface, and one of fundamentally great geological significance. Continental margins have been the subject of increasing attention in recent years, an interest focused by a body of new data that has provided new insights into their character. This interest was further stimulated by the realization that, in addition to the abundant living resources, continental margins contain petroleum and mineral resources that are accessible with existing technology. This realization, along with their basic geological importance, has provoked further research into the nature of continental margins throughout the world. A summary of these findings, as related to both recent and ancient continental margins, is the subject of this book. At various times in the past we had been approached individually to prepare a basic reference to continental margins; we then proposed to do such a volume jointly. However, the stimulus for the present volume eventually arose from a Penrose Conference arranged through the Geological Society of America. This conference was attended by specialists of numerous disciplines and from throughout the world, many of whom insisted that such a volume would be both timely and useful. Consequently, we agreed to undertake the task of assembling this book, with the objectives of making it available as soon and as inexpensively as possible.

Author : Mervin J. Bartholomew,Donald W. Hyndman,David W. Mogk,Robert Mason
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401116145

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Basement Tectonics 8 by Mervin J. Bartholomew,Donald W. Hyndman,David W. Mogk,Robert Mason Pdf

The 8th International Conference on Basement Tectonics was held in Butte, Montana, August 8-12,1988. Historically, basement tectonics conferences have focused on such topics as reactivation of faults, the influence of basement faults on metallogeny and hyrocarbon accumulation, and the use of geophysical and remote sensing techniques to interpret subsurface and surface geology. The 8th Conference diverged from past conferences in that a unifying theme was selected. Because ancient major terrane or cratonic boundaries are often postulated to be fault zones which are subsequently reactivated, the conference was organized to examine all aspects of ancient continental margins and terrane boundaries and to compare younger (Mesozoic) ones, about which more is known, with older (Paleozoic and Precambrian) ones. Moreover, because the 8th Conference was held in the northwestern United States, a greater emphasis was placed on the Mesozoic margin of western North America and the North American shield. The seven oral sessions and four poster sessions all dealt with aspects of the conference theme: characterization and comparison of ancient continental margins. The organizers extend their thanks to those individuals who graciously consented to serve as moderators for the oral sessions: John M. Bartley, Mark S. Gettings, M. Charles Gilbert, John M. Guilbert, Donald W. Hyndman, William P. Leeman, Robert Mason, and A. Krishna Sinha. The program with abstracts volume was prepared by S. E. Lewis and M. J. Bartholomew.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Geophysics Research Board,Assembly of Mathematical and Physical Sciences,Geophysics Study Committee
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1980-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309029285

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Continental Tectonics by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Geophysics Research Board,Assembly of Mathematical and Physical Sciences,Geophysics Study Committee Pdf

Author : Jean Aubouin,Jacques Bourgois
Publisher : VSP
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1990-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9067641324

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Tectonics of Circum Pacific Continental Margins by Jean Aubouin,Jacques Bourgois Pdf

Understanding the structure and nature of movements within the Earth's crust has become increasingly important as we try to understand the history of the Earth and try to use this knowledge as a key to events in the future. This is especially relevant to those everincreasing communities populating the edges of the Pacific Ocean. This collection of papers deals with the tectonic modelling and evolution in some of the most seismically active regions in the world. Structural and stratigraphical analysis, together with geophysical, petrological and geochemical data give us some insight into tectonic events from the past and how they affected ancient landforms, and gives us a clearer understanding of earth movements and, therefore, allows us to predict catastrophic events such as earthquakes with greater accuracy.

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Geology
ISBN : UOM:39015022362282

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New Publications of the Geological Survey by Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

Author : C. E. Keen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483275451

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Crustal Properties Across Passive Margins by C. E. Keen Pdf

Developments in Geotectonics, 15: Crustal Properties across Passive Margins covers the papers presented at the symposium ""Crustal Properties across Passive Margins"", held at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 19-23, 1978. The book focuses on theoretical modelling of the rheological properties in the upper mantle beneath oceans and continents and stratigraphic studies of the sedimentary basins. The selection first offers information on seismic refraction study of the continental edge off the Eastern United States and gravity field of the U.S. Atlantic continental margin. Topics include crustal sections, inner and outer quiet zones, alternative models and complications, gravity models, free-air anomaly map, and the ocean-continent transition zone. The text then takes a look at the geologic history of the passive margin off New England and the Canadian Maritime Provinces and geophysical observations bearing upon the origin of the Newfoundland Ridge. The manuscript elaborates on the age and origin of the deepest correlative structures recognized off Canada and Europe and geophysical transects of the Labrador Sea. Discussions focus on magnetics and gravity, stratigraphic control, consequences regarding subduction or rifting, and deep structures of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. The selection is a dependable reference for readers interested in crustal properties across passive margins.

Author : Louis Charles Pakiser,Walter D. Mooney
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 843 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813711720

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Geophysical Framework of the Continental United States by Louis Charles Pakiser,Walter D. Mooney Pdf

A review and evaluation of our knowledge of the structure of the crust and upper mantle of the continental United States, exclusive of Alaska, as determined from geophysical observations. Covers geophysical methods of studying the crust and upper mantle; a region-by-region review of crustal and upper-mantle structure; continental overviews based on the different geophysical methods; and geologic and petrologic syntheses based largely on the geophysical results.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Ad Hoc Panel to Investigate the Geological and Geophysical Research Needs and Problems of Continental Margins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031424927

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Continental Margins by National Research Council (U.S.). Ad Hoc Panel to Investigate the Geological and Geophysical Research Needs and Problems of Continental Margins Pdf

Author : Robert Bruce Miller,Arthur W. Snoke
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724560

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Crustal Cross Sections from the Western North American Cordillera and Elsewhere by Robert Bruce Miller,Arthur W. Snoke Pdf

"Exposed crustal cross sections provide a unique direct view of continental crust, and are a major source of insights into variations in lithologic and geochemical composition, structural style, metamorphism, plutonism, and rheology with progressive depth through the crust. This volume provides a synthesis of crustal cross sections with a special emphasis on Phanerozoic sections from the western North American Cordillera, supplemented by articles on lower- and mid-crustal sections through Proterozoic crust in North America and Australia, and the classic crustal section of Fiordland, New Zealand. Many of the papers describe multidisciplinary research on crustal sections and include data from various combinations of structural analysis, geochemistry, geothermobarometry, geochronology, geophysics, and other disciplines. The volume also discusses common problems for the interpretation of crustal cross sections, including how sections that expose deep-crustal rocks are eventually exhumed, and leading to the conclusion that there is no simple 'standard model' for continental crust. This volume will be useful to those interested in structural geology, tectonics, geodynamics, regional geology, petrology, geochemistry/isotope geology, and geophysics."--Pub. desc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1126 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951000873821W

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Bibliography of North American Geology by Anonim Pdf

1919/28 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1919/20-1935/36 issues and also material not published separately for 1927/28. 1929/39 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1929/30-1935/36 issues and also material for 1937-39 not published separately.

Author : Steven Earle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537068822

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Physical Geology by Steven Earle Pdf

This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.

Author : Albert W. Bally,Allison R. Palmer
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813754451

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Geology of North America—An Overview by Albert W. Bally,Allison R. Palmer Pdf

Summaries of the major features of the geology of North America and the adjacent oceanic regions are presented in 20 chapters. Topics covered include concise reviews of current thinking about Precambrian basement, Phanerozoic orogens, cratonic basins, passive-margin geology of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast regions, marine and terrestrial geology of the Caribbean region and economic geology.

Author : Open Open University
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080537931

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The Ocean Basins: Their Structure and Evolution by Open Open University Pdf

This is an invaluable textbook, prepared by the Open University team and designed so that it can be read on its own or as part of the OU course. This second edition has been fully revised and updated including new colour illustrations increasing the striking spread of full colour diagrams throughout the book. The clarity of the text has been improved, providing comprehensive coverage of the evolution of ocean basins and their structure in a clear, concise manner aimed specifically at the student market.In this second edition the technological advances in fields as diverse as: - deep-towed instruments for `sniffing' hydrothermal plumes - mapping the sea-floor by sophisticated sonar techniques - three-dimensional imaging of crustal structure by seismic tomography - the use of satellites for navigation, and for making precise measurements of the height of the sea-surfaceThe first chapters describe the processes that shape the ocean basins, determine the structure and composition of oceanic crust and control the major features of continental margins. How the 'hot springs' of the oceanic ridges cycle chemical elements between seawater and oceanic crust is then explored. Sediment distributions are examined next, to demonstrate how sediments can preserve a record of past climatic and sea-level changes. Finally, the role of the oceans as an integral part of global chemical changes is reviewed. High quality full colour diagrams Substantial chapter summaries ideal for revision Answers, hints and notes for questions at back of the book

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951T001549406

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New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey by Anonim Pdf