Geological Evolution Of The Mediterranean Basin

Author : Daniel J. Stanley,Forese-Carlo Wezel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461385721

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Geological Evolution of the Mediterranean Basin by Daniel J. Stanley,Forese-Carlo Wezel Pdf

The Mediterranean Sea, nestled between Africa, southern Europe, and the Middle East, may be envisioned as a complex picture-puzzle comprising numerous intricate pieces, many of which are already in place. A general image, in terms of science, has emerged, although at this time large gaps are noted and some areas of the picture remain fuzzy and indistinct. In recent years this fascinating, mind-teasing puzzle image has become clearer with individual pieces more easily recognized and rapidly emplaced, largely by means of multidisciplinary and multinational team efforts. In this respect, the Special Program Panel on Marine Sciences of the NATO Scientific Af fairs Division considered the merits of initiating four conferences bearing on the Mediterranean ecosystem. It was suggested that the first, emphasizing geology, should dovetail with subsequent seminars on physical oceanogra phy, marine biology, and ecology and man's influence on the natural Medi terranean regime. At a conference held in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, in August 1979, Profes sor Raimondo Selli was urged by some panel members to initiate an Ad vanced Research Institute (ARI) that would focus primarily on the geologi cally recent evolution of the Mediterranean Sea and serve as a logical base for future NATO conferences on the Mediterranean.

Author : Daniel J. Stanley,Forese-Carlo Wezel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Geology
ISBN : 3540961399

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Geological Evolution of the Mediterranean Basin by Daniel J. Stanley,Forese-Carlo Wezel Pdf

Author : Fritz F. Steininger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1277258851

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Geological Evolution of the Mediterranean Basin by Fritz F. Steininger Pdf

Author : J. E. Dixon,A. H. F. Robertson
Publisher : American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCSD:31822001599448

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The Geological Evolution of the Eastern Mediterranean by J. E. Dixon,A. H. F. Robertson Pdf

This is a collection of papers that report basic data and tectonic interpretations from the eastern Mediterranean, one of the world's most complex orogenic areas. The papers summarize a large amount of international research that was carried out in the eastern Mediterranean region during the 1970s. The editors have added an outline of the main research developments since this book was first published in 1984 and key references to the more recent literature; several figures have been redrawn and the volume is now fully indexed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:610379512

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The Geological Evolution of the Eastern Mediterranean by Anonim Pdf

Author : E. Boschi,E. Mantovani,A. Morelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401120166

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Recent Evolution and Seismicity of the Mediterranean Region by E. Boschi,E. Mantovani,A. Morelli Pdf

The Mediterranean is one of the most studied regions of the world. In spite of this, a considerable spread of opinions exists about the geodynamic evolution and the present tectonic setting of this zone. The difficulty in recognizing the driving mechanisms of deformation is due to a large extent to the complex distribution in space and time of tectonic events, to the high number of parameters involved in this problem and to the scarce possibility of carrying out quantitative estimates of the deformation implied by the various geodynamic hypotheses. However, we think that a great deal of the present ambiguity could be removed if there were more frequent and open discussions among the scientists who are working on this problem. The meeting ofERICE was organized to provide an opportunity in this sense. In making this effort, we were prompted by the conviction that each step towards the understanding of the Mediterranean evolution is of basic importance both for its scientific consequences and for the possibleimplicationsfor society. It is well known, for instance, that the knowledge ofongoing tectonic processes in a given region and of their connection with seismic activity may lead to the recognition of middle long term precursors of strong earthquakes. The few cases of tentative earthquake prediction in the world occurred where information on large scale seismotectonic behavior was available. This led to identify the zones prone to dangerous shocks, where observations of short-term earthquake precursors were then concentrated.

Author : Jamie Woodward
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199268030

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The Physical Geography of the Mediterranean by Jamie Woodward Pdf

This volume explores the climates, landscapes, ecosystems and hazards that comprise the Mediterranean world. It traces the development of the Mediterranean landscape over very long timescales and examines modern processes and key environmental issues in a wide range of settings. The Mediterranean is the only region on Earth where three continents meet and this interaction has produced a very distinctive Physical Geography. This book examines the landscapes and processes at themargins of these continents and the distinctive marine environment between them. Catastrophic earthquakes, explosive volcanic eruptions and devastating storms and floods are intimately bound up within the history and mythology of the Mediterranean world. This is a key region for the study of naturalhazards because it offers unrivalled access to long records of hazard occurrence and impact through documentary, archaeological and geological archives. The Mediterranean is also a biodiversity hotspot; it has been a meeting place for plants, animals and humans from three continents throughout much of its history. The Quaternary records of these interactions are more varied and better preserved than in any other part of the world. These records have provided important new insights into thetempo of climate, landscape and ecosystem change in the Mediterranean region and beyond. The region is unique because of the very early and widespread impact of humans in landscape and ecosystem change - and the richness of the archaeological and geological archives that chronicle this impact. This bookexamines this history and these interactions and places current environmental issues in long term context. Contributors : Ramadan Husain Abu-Zied Harriet Allen Jacques Blondel Maria-Carmen Llasat James Casford Marc Castellnou Andrew Goudie Andrew Harding Angela Hayes Tom Holt Babette Hoogakker Philip Hughes Jos Lelieveld John Lewin Francisco Lloret Francisco Lopez-Bermudez Mark Macklin Jean Margat Anne Mather Frédéric Médail Christophe Morhange Clive Oppenheimer JeanPalutikof Gerassimos Papadopoulos Josep Piñol David Pyle Jane Reed Neil Roberts Eelco Rohling Iain Stewart Stathis Stiros John Thornes Chronis Tzedakis John Wainwright

Author : Alan Nairn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468430363

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The Ocean Basins and Margins by Alan Nairn Pdf

Of Volume 4A.- 1. Mediterranean and Tethys.- I. Introduction.- II. The Overall Situation.- III. Tethyan Faunas and Paleotectonics.- IV. Paleotectonic and Paleogeographic Evolution.- A. Permian and Triassic: Paleotethys and Early Rifting.- B. Jurassic: The Oceanic Tethys.- C. Cretaceous to Recent: Alpine Orogeny and Mediterranean.- V. Conclusions.- Acknowledgments.- References.- 2. Tectonic Evolution of the Mediterranean Basins.- I. Introduction.- A. Statement of Three Hypotheses.- B. Physiographic Provinces of the Mediterranean.- II. Balearic Basin.- A. Crustal Structure and Age.- B. Origin.-

Author : J. E. Dixon,A. H. F. Robertson
Publisher : Blackwell Science
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Continental drift
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019492789

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The Geological Evolution of the Eastern Mediterranean by J. E. Dixon,A. H. F. Robertson Pdf

Author : A. H. F. Robertson,Demosthenis Mountrakis
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 186239198X

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Tectonic Development of the Eastern Mediterranean Region by A. H. F. Robertson,Demosthenis Mountrakis Pdf

The Eastern Mediterranean region is a classic area for the study of tectonic processes and settings related to the development of the Tethyan orogenic belt. The present set of research and synthesis papers by earth scientists from countries in this region and others provides an up-to-date, interdisciplinary overview of the tectonic development of the Eastern Mediterranean region from Precambrian to Recent. Key topics include continental rifting, ophiolite genesis and emplacement, continental collision, extensional tectonics, crustal exhumation and intra-plate deformation (e.g. active faulting). Alternative tectonic reconstructions of the Tethyan orogen are presented and discussed, with important implications for other regions of the world. The book will be an essential source of information and interpretation for academic researchers (geologists and geophysicists), advanced undergraduates and also for industry professionals, including those concerned with hydrocarbons, minerals and geological hazards (e.g. earthquakes).

Author : William Cavazza,Francois M. Roure,Wim Spakman,Gerard M. Stampfli,Peter A. Ziegler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642189197

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The TRANSMED Atlas. The Mediterranean Region from Crust to Mantle by William Cavazza,Francois M. Roure,Wim Spakman,Gerard M. Stampfli,Peter A. Ziegler Pdf

A publication of the Mediterranean Consortium for the 32nd International Geological Congress

Author : G. Moratti,A. Chalouan
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392021

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Tectonics of the Western Mediterranean and North Africa by G. Moratti,A. Chalouan Pdf

This book provides an updated insight into the overall tectonic evolution of the Western Mediterranean region and North Africa. The tectonic setting of the region reflects a long-lived and complex evolution, mainly related to the Alpine Orogeny. This inheritance is expressed by an intricate pattern of arc-shaped mountain chains, the Alps, the Betic-Rif Cordilleras and the Apennine-Maghrebian belt, whose southern branches mark the present limit between the African and Eurasian plates. The volume covers the Maghrebian chains in North Africa, from Tunisia to Morocco and the Western and Central Mediterranean, from Spain to Italy from the pre-orogenic phases (Palaeozoic-Mesozoic) to the post-collisional neotectonic and Quaternary development. It includes both original research papers and syntheses dealing with the aspects of structural, sedimentary, metamorphic, marine geology.

Author : Enzo Mantovani,Marcello Viti,Daniele Babbucci,Caterina Tamburelli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031621492

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Neogenic Evolution of the Mediterranean Region by Enzo Mantovani,Marcello Viti,Daniele Babbucci,Caterina Tamburelli Pdf

This book deals with a controversially discussed topic about the Mediterranean tectonic evolution, underlying the basic role of extrusion processes. Alternative interpretations of Mediterranean back-arc basins are discussed to complete the picture. The kinematics of the confining plates is discussed as well. Understanding the geodynamics that determined the evolution of the Mediterranean area may have important implications for other regions of the world. The recognition of the ongoing tectonic processes may help to identify possible regularities in the distribution of major earthquakes, allowing a better estimate of the long-period seismic hazard.

Author : Yildirim Dilek,Spyros Pavlides
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724096

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Postcollisional Tectonics and Magmatism in the Mediterranean Region and Asia by Yildirim Dilek,Spyros Pavlides Pdf

"The Mediterranean region and Asia provide a natural laboratory to investigate the driving forces of continental tectonics in an ongoing collisional orogen and the crustal and mantle response to various modes of deformation associated with plate boundary processes. The multidisciplinary research efforts in this region over the last fifteen years have produced a wealth of new data to better understand the interplay and feedback mechanisms between crustal and mantle processes and the dynamic landscape evolution in a complexly deforming area. A number of discrete collisional events between the Gondwana-derived continental fragments (i.e., Adria, Pelagonia, Arabia, India) and Eurasia controlled the geodynamics of the Mediterranean region and Asia during the late Mesozoic and Cenozoic. This book is a collection of research papers, presenting new data, interpretations, and syntheses on various aspects of the collision-induced tectonic, magmatic, metamorphic, and geomorphic processes that have affected the evolution of this orogenic belt. It should help us better understand the mode and nature of tectonic and magmatic processes and crustal evolution in active collision zones, and the distribution and causes of seismic and volcanic events and their impact on landscape evolution."--Publisher's website.

Author : Bernard Durand
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862390339

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The Mediterranean Basins by Bernard Durand Pdf

"The coexistence in space and time of growing mountain belts and actively extending basins poses a number of yet unsolved questions in terms of mechanics. This problem is particularly crucial in the Mediterranean regions, where all Cenozoic basins opened in the internal zones of mountain belts." "This volume brings together contributions from geologists and geophysicists in the quest to solve the complex dynamic problem posed by the Mediterranean region. It presents a wealth of new data on various topics centred on the Mediterranean region from the deep mantle structure to the detailed geometry of sedimentary basins."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved