Principles Of Practical Tectonic Analysis Of Cratonic Regions

Author : Henry Lyatsky,Gerald M. Friedman,Vadim B. Lyatsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540493969

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Principles of Practical Tectonic Analysis of Cratonic Regions by Henry Lyatsky,Gerald M. Friedman,Vadim B. Lyatsky Pdf

Steep crystalline-basement faults, commonly indicated by potential-field anomalies, played a crucial role in evolution of continental cratonic platforms. In the Phanerozoic Western Canada Sedimentary Province, history of crustal block movements and warps is reconstructed from the distribution of depocenters, lithofacies and structures in structural-formational étages in sedimentary cover. Each étage is a rock succession formed during a particular tectonic stage; regional tectonic restructuring closes each stage, and the next stage represents a new tectonic regime. Practical tectonic analysis, based on observation of rocks and geophysical data, is a reliable guide for deciphering a region's geologic history and for resource exploration.

Author : Evgenii Sharkov
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535106753

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Tectonics by Evgenii Sharkov Pdf

This book is devoted to different aspects of tectonic researches, especially to modern geodynamic processes. Syntheses of recent and earlier works, combined with new results and interpretations, are presented here for diverse tectonic settings. Most of chapters include up-to-date materials of detailed geological-geophysical investigations, which can help more clearly understand the essence of mechanisms of different tectonic processes. Among general problems of tectonics are discussed processes in axes of slow-spreading mid-ocean ridges on example of central part of Mid-Atlantic Ridge and in continental collision zones. Formation of sedimentary basins are considered on examples of Niger Delta, Triassic Cuyana Basin (Argentina), and Mesozoic and Cenozoic basins of the Alpine margin (Tunisia); neotectonic processes examined in Turkey and Morocco; tectonic evolution of the southern margin of Laurasia in the Paleozoic discussed as well as interrelation of western Troms-Lofoten and the Lewisian complexes in the Midle Paleoproterozoic.

Author : M. Parise,F. Gabrovsek,G. Kaufmann,N. Ravbar
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203595

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Advances in Karst Research by M. Parise,F. Gabrovsek,G. Kaufmann,N. Ravbar Pdf

This volume covers major advances in the study of the geomorphology, hydrology, engineering geology and management of these specialized and fragile environments. The book will be valuable for geologists, engineers and geophysicists interested in karst, along with land planners, developers, and managers of show caves, natural parks and reserves in karst areas.

Author : Henry V. Lyatsky,Vadim B. Lyatsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540486930

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The Cordilleran Miogeosyncline in North America by Henry V. Lyatsky,Vadim B. Lyatsky Pdf

Steep crustal-scale faults, having their origins in the Late Archean and Early Proterozoic and trending NE-SW, which define the fundamental block lithospheric structure of the North American craton, are seen from geological and geophysical evidence to continue far into the interior of the Late Proterozoic-Phanerozoic Canadian Cordilleran mobile megabelt. This suggests that variously reworked ex-cratonic basement blocks underlie much of the Cordillera. The western edge of the modern craton is probably near the Rocky Mountain-Omineca belt boundary; the Rocky Mountain fold-and-thrust belt on the east side of the Cordillera is evidently rootless and overlies the undisturbed cratonic basement. Phanerozoic differences between the Cordilleran tectonic belts, resulting from a long, dissimilar, multi-cycle history of waxing and waning orogenesis apparent from the rock record, lie chiefly in the degree of indigenous tectonic remobilization and reworking of the ancient crust.

Author : D.G. Howell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1994-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 041254640X

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Principles of Terrane Analysis by D.G. Howell Pdf

This book introduces the reader to the principles of terrrane analysis, and describes how accretion tectonics relates to classic plate tectonics theory and what this represents in terms of mountain building and continental growth processes. A forensic-like investigation of continental geology is detailed, integrating many different sub-disciplines of the Earth Sciences. The concepts outlined have a practical bent and help to explain the nature and occurrences of petroleum and metallic mineral deposits.

Author : Michael Kühn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540203389

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Reactive Flow Modeling of Hydrothermal Systems by Michael Kühn Pdf

1. General Significance of Geochemical Models of Hydrothermal Systems,- 2. Concepts, Classification and Chemistry of Geothermal Systems,- 3.Theory of Chemical Modeling,- 4. Specific Features of Coupled Fluid Flow and Chemical Reaction,- 5. Fossil Hydrothermal Systems,- 6. Recent Hydrothermal Systems,- 7. Reservoir Management.

Author : Alessandro Montanari,Christian Koeberl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540483663

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Impact Stratigraphy by Alessandro Montanari,Christian Koeberl Pdf

This book provides a general introduction to impact stratigraphy, with emphasis on the recognition of distal impact ejecta in the field, by focusing on the impactoclastic layers of the Umbria-Marche sequence in Central Italy, with an almost perfect stratigraphic record over the last 200 Million years. A general introduction to impact cratering and a discussion of distal ejecta and impact layers around the world is followed by a detailed description of the record of the impact of extraterrestrial bodies in sediments of the Umbria-Marche Apennines. The volume is of interest to a diverse audience in the geological and planetary sciences, ranging from (upper) undergraduate to research level. This book can also be used by students and researchers as a field guide to some of the most important Italian impact layers.

Author : Roland Klees,Roger Haagmans
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540669515

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Wavelets in the Geosciences by Roland Klees,Roger Haagmans Pdf

This book contains state-of-the-art continuous wavelet analysis of one and more dimensional (geophysical) signals. Special attention is given to the reconaissance of specific properties of a signal. It also contains an extension of standard wavelet approximation to the application of so-called second generation wavelets for efficient representation of signals at various scales even on the sphere and more complex geometries. Furthermore, the book discusses the application of harmonic (spherical) wavelets in potential field analysis with emphasis on the gravity field of the Earth. Many examples are given for practical application of these tools; to support the text exercises and demonstrations are available on the Web.

Author : Nicola Scarselli,Jürgen Adam,Domenico Chiarella
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 42,6 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 : David G. Roberts
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080951867

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Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis by David G. Roberts 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. Named a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication A "how-to" regional geology primer that provides a detailed overview of tectonics, rift systems, passive margins, and cratonic basins The principles of regional geological analysis and the main geological and geophysical tools are discussed in detail. The tectonics of the world are captured and identified 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 two and three in the series.

Author : Andrew Miall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475742329

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Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis by Andrew Miall Pdf

This book is intended as a practical handbook for those engaged in the task of analyzing the paleogeographic evolution of ancient sedimentary basins. The science of stratigraphy and sedimentology is central to such endeavors, but although several excellent textbooks on sedimentology have appeared in recent years little has been written about modern stratigraphic methods. Sedimentology textbooks tend to take a theoretical approach, building from physical and chemical theory and studies of mod ern environments. It is commonly difficult to apply this information to practical problems in ancient rocks, and very little guidance is given on methods of observation, mapping and interpretation. In this book theory is downplayed and the emphasis is on what a geologist can actually see in outcrops, well records, and cores, and what can be ob tained using geophysical techniques. A new approach is taken to stratigraphy, which attempts to explain the genesis of lithostratigraphic units and to de-emphasize the importance of formal description and nam ing. There are also sections explaining principles of facies analysis, basin mapping methods, depositional systems, and the study of basin thermal history, so important to the genesis of fuels and minerals. Lastly, an at tempt is made to tie everything together by considering basins in the con text of plate tectonics and eustatic sea level changes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Geophysics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028747769

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The Leading Edge by Anonim Pdf

Author : David G. Roberts,A. W. Bally
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1461935601

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Regional Geology and Tectonics by David G. Roberts,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. Named a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publicationA "how-to" regional geology primer that provides a detailed overview of tectonics, rift systems, passive margins, and cratonic basinsThe principles of regional geological analysis and the main geological and geophysical tools are discussed in detail. The tectonics of the world are captured and identified 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 two and three in the series.

Author : David G. Roberts,A.W. Bally
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444530424

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Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis by David G. Roberts,A.W. Bally Pdf

The purpose of the series is to compile and pass on the accumulated knowledge of regional geology that is being lost as generalists with field experience are replaced by specialists with computers. It is designed to appeal to both academic and petroleum geologists. In this third and final part of Volume One, geologists discuss extensional basins including rifts, passive margins, and inverted extensional basins. The chapters have a broadly similar layout, and where appropriate include a section on the petroleum system. They cover non-volcanic and transform passive margins, cratonic basins on pre-Cambrian and Paleozoic basements, and world maps. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951P011381010

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Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences by Anonim Pdf