New Zealand Journal Of Geology And Geophysics

Author : Alan Vaughan,Alan P. M. Vaughan,Philip T. Leat,Robert J. Pankhurst
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862391793

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Terrane Processes at the Margins of Gondwana by Alan Vaughan,Alan P. M. Vaughan,Philip T. Leat,Robert J. Pankhurst Pdf

The Australide orogen, the southern hemisphere Neoproterozoic to Mesozoic terrane accretionary orogen that forms the palaeo-Pacific margin of Gondwana, is one of the largest and longest-lived orogens on Earth. This book brings together a series of reviews and multidisciplinary research papers that comprehensively cover the Australides from the Tasman orogen of eastern Australia to the Neoproterozoic and Palaeozoic orogens of South America, taking in New Zealand and Antarctica along the way. It deals with the evolution of the southern Gondwana margin, as it grew during a series of terrane accretion episodes from the late Proterozoic through to final fragmentation in mid-Cretaceous times. Global perspectives are given by comparison with the Palaeozoic northern Gondwana margin and documentation of world-wide terrane accretion episodes in the Late Triassic-Early Jurassic and mid-Cretaceous. The Tasmanides of eastern Australia, and the terrane histories of New Zealand and southern South America are given comprehensive up-to-date reviews.

Author : A.H.F. Robertson
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204301

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Paleozoic–Mesozoic Geology of South Island, New Zealand Subduction-related Processes Adjacent to SE Gondwana by A.H.F. Robertson Pdf

This volume presents a set of research papers that provide new data and interpretations of the Permian–Triassic terranes of SE Gondwana, now exposed in South Island, New Zealand. Following an introduction for general readers, a historical summary and a review of biostratigraphy, the individual papers primarily focus on the Permian magmatic arc of the Brook Street Terrane, the classic Permian Dun Mountain ophiolite and the Permian–Triassic Maitai Group sedimentary succession. The new results emphasize the role of subduction and terrane displacement adjacent to the Permo-Triassic Gondwana margin, and present fundamental insights into three crustal processes: subduction initiation, supra-subduction zone oceanic crust genesis and forearc basin evolution. The volume concludes with a wide-ranging summary and synthesis of the regional Cambrian to Early Cretaceous tectonostratigraphy of New Zealand’s South Island in relation to the wider areas of Zealandia, East Australia and West Antarctica. The volume will interest geoscientists, including stratigraphers, sedimentologists, palaeontologists, igneous petrologists, geochemists, geochronologists and economic geologists, and is aimed at professional geologists and advanced students of geology.

Author : Hamish Campbell
Publisher : Bridget Williams Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Geography
ISBN : 9781927131961

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The Zealandia Drowning Debate by Hamish Campbell Pdf

Did the entire New Zealand land mass sink beneath the waves 23 million years ago? Many biologists reject the idea and insist that our native terrestrial fauna can be explained only by the continuous existence of land. But many geologists are now asserting that there is no longer any convincing geological evidence that the New Zealand section of Zealandia remained above the sea’s surface. But if Zealandia did sink completely beneath the waves 23 million years ago – where did our distinctive ancient flora and fauna such as the tuatara and our tree ferns come from? This BWB Text is a provocative treatment of the ‘Drowning Zealandia’ scientific controversy by geologist Hamish Campbell.

Author : New Zealand Geological Survey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Geology
ISBN : CHI:20597053

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The Geology of New Zealand by New Zealand Geological Survey Pdf

Author : J. A. Roddick
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Igneous rocks
ISBN : 9780813711591

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Circum-Pacific Plutonic Terranes by J. A. Roddick Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Geology
ISBN : OSU:32435077250728

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New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics by Anonim Pdf

Author : B. Huntley,T. Webb III
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400930810

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Vegetation history by B. Huntley,T. Webb III Pdf

The analysis of vegetation history is one of the prime objectives for vegetation scientists. In order to understand the recent composition of local floras and plant communities a second knowledge of species com position during recent millenia is essential. With the present concern over climate changes, due to human activities, an understanding of past vegeta tion distribution becomes even more important, since the correlation between climate and vegetation can often be used to predict possible impacts to crops and forests. I was very fortunate to receive the help of Drs. Webb and Huntley to compile this volume on vegetation history. They have collated an impres sive set of papers which together give an account of the vegetation history of most of the continents during the late-Tertiary and Quaternery periods. There are, however, gaps in the coverage achieved, most notably Africa, and Asia apart from Japan. The information in this book will nonetheless certainly be used widely by vegetation scientists for the regions covered in the book and much of it has relevance to the areas not explicitly described. The authors of the individual chapters have done their best to cover recent topics of interest as well as established facts. It is intended that a separate volume will be produced in the near future covering the vegetation history of Africa and Asia. I thank the editors of It fits well into the this volume for their commendable achievement.

Author : Paul Williams
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128125656

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New Zealand Landscape by Paul Williams Pdf

New Zealand Landscape: Behind the Scene tells the story of New Zealand through the subject of geomorphology, a branch of earth science at the interface of geology and geography. Geomorphology is informally described as the ‘science of scenery’, and as with every science, ideas evolve as the research frontier advances. Users will find an early 21st century interpretation of the New Zealand landscape, an interpretation that rests on, and draws from, a rich foundation of ideas bequeathed by predecessors who have had the privilege of exploring, researching, and enjoying this corner of the Pacific. Tells a geological and geographical story with questions that are addressed and answered in the course of the book Written in an accessible style for both researchers and students Features full-color photos of the beautiful New Zealand landscape

Author : A.R. Woolley
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204455

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Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World, Part 4 by A.R. Woolley Pdf

The alkaline igneous rocks and carbonatites are compositionally and mineralogically the most diverse of all igneous rocks and, apart from their scientific interest, are of major, and growing, economic importance. They are important repositories of certain metals and commodities, indeed the only significant sources of some of them, and include Nb, the rare earths, Cu, V, diamond, phosphate, vermiculite, bauxite, raw materials for the manufacture of ceramics, and potentially Th and U. The economic potential of these rocks is now widely appreciated, particularly since the commencement of the mining of the Palabora carbonatite for copper and a host of valuable by-products. Similarly, the crucial economic dominance of rare earth production from carbonatite-related occurrences in China, has stimulated the world-wide hunt for similar deposits. This volume describes and provides ready access to the literature for all known occurrences of alkaline igneous rocks and carbonatites of Antarctica, Asia and Europe excluding the former USSR, Australasia and oceanic islands. More than 1,200 occurrences from 59 countries are outlined together with those of 57 oceanic islands and island groups. The descriptions include geographical coordinates and information on general geology, rock types, petrography, mineralogy, age and economic aspects with the principal references cited. There are 429 geological and distribution maps and a locality index. As has been demonstrated by the three earlier volumes, the present book is likely to be of considerable interest to mineral exploration companies, as there are no comprehensive published reviews of the economic aspects of the alkaline rocks. It will also interest research scientists in the fields of igneous petrology and volcanology, and geologists concerned with the regional distribution of igneous rocks and their geodynamic relationships.

Author : R. H. Grapes
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392552

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History of Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology by R. H. Grapes Pdf

These papers deal with various aspects of the histories of geomorphology and Quaternary geology in different parts of the world. They include: the origin of the term 'Quaternary', histories of ideas and debates relating to aspects of fluvial geomorphology, glacial geomorphology and glaciation, desert dunes and the geology of Australia, peneplains in China, a palaeo-Tokyo Bay in Japan, together with biographies of Charles Cotton, Valerija Čepulytė and Česlovas Pakuckas that highlight their respective contributions to the disciplines of geomorphology and Quaternary geology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1090 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : UIUC:30112119946181

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Bulletin of the U.S. Antarctic Projects Officer by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Antarctic Projects Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : UOM:39015035844854

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Bulletin of the U. S. Antarctic Projects Officer by United States. Antarctic Projects Office Pdf

Author : W. D. Cunningham,Paul Mann
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392382

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Tectonics of Strike-slip Restraining and Releasing Bends by W. D. Cunningham,Paul Mann Pdf

This volume addresses the tectonic complexity and diversity of strike-slip restraining and releasing bends with 18 contributions divided into four thematic sections: a topical review of fault bends and their global distribution; bends, sedimentary basins and earthquake hazards; restraining bends, transpressional deformation and basement controls on development; releasing bends, transtensional deformation and fluid flow.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Desert ecology
ISBN : 9789780875909

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Ecosystem Dynamics in a Polar Desert by Anonim Pdf

Presents information from the primary abiotic forces defining the system, and from the present hydrology, biogeochemistry and physics of major sites of organic carbon production of the McMurdo Dry Valleys. Additionally, research on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the dry valley soils is included. The role of environmental management in long-term ecological studies is also addressed. The accompanying CDROM provides details and scale to visualize the McMurdo Dry Valleys from an ecosystem perspective.

Author : Edmund Stump
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521433142

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The Ross Orogen of the Transantarctic Mountains by Edmund Stump Pdf

The Ross Orogen of the Transantarctic Mountains is the part of the orogenic system that formed at the Pacific continental margin of present-day Antarctica. According to a recent hypothesis, this continental margin was created by the rifting and subsequent drift of Laurentia from Gondwana. With an unparalleled breadth and depth of information, this book provides a detailed synthesis of the history of the Ross orogen. In doing so, it incorporates classical studies with discussions of the most recent and controversial research from the international community. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and a historical chronology of all expeditions that have worked on the Ross orogen in the Transantarctic Mountains, from the first sightings by Ross in 1840 right up to the present day. This review of the Ross orogen of the Transantarctic Mountains will be valuable to all geologists interested in these episodes in the Earth's history, and to researchers of the geology of Antarctica.