Zagros Hindu Kush Himalaya

Author : F. M. Delany,H. K. Gupta
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822010316206

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Zagros, Hindu Kush, Himalaya by F. M. Delany,H. K. Gupta Pdf

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geodynamics Series, Volume 3. The International Geodynamics Project focussed attention on processes within the earth responsible for the movement of the lithospheric blocks. At anyone time, strong tectonic activity appears limited to a few mobile belts. Most of the present-day seismic activity is confined to the Circum-Pacific belt, the Alpide belt and the mid-oceanic ridges. These belts include oceanic and continental rift systems, the island arcs and young folded mountains. Continent to continent collision of the Eurasian and the Indian plates is generally believed to be responsible for the origin of the Himalaya, the tectonics of this region and the neighbouring south and central Asia. To focus attention on geodynamic problems in this relatively much less known Alpine-Himalayan region bounded by Iran in the West and Burma in the East, the Inter-Union Commission on Geodynamics formed a separate Working Group 3b under the Chairmanship of Hari Narain. Later, in 1975, this Working Group 3b on "Geodynamics of the Alpine-Himalayan region, East" was given independant status and re-numbered as Working Group 6.

Author : Ali Farzipour Saein
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128150498

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Tectonic and Structural Framework of the Zagros Fold-Thrust Belt by Ali Farzipour Saein Pdf

The latest volume in the Developments in Structural Geology and Tectonics series from Elsevier, Tectonic and Structural Framework of the Zagros Fold–Thrust Belt is a collection of the most up-to date research and developments in the unique tectonic and structural geology of the Zagros. The Zagros fold–thrust belt is famous among geologists and is one of the most-studied terrains in the world. Because of its unique structures, the Zagros orogeny is challenging for many researchers and experts; this book is the essential reference that collates the newest data and fully explores that aspect. In addition, because the Zagros range is a potential source for hydrocarbons, it is of interest to petroleum geologists and exploration companies worldwide. This book is an essential, cutting-edge reference for oil companies, structural geologists, and students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Includes valuable new data about one of the most famous collisional mountain ranges in the world, the Zagros fold–thrust belts, as a guide for other collisional ranges such as the Himalaya, the Alps, and the Andes, as they share common fundamental deformation mechanisms Provides research from geologists across the world, with the goal of understanding the unique dynamics and kinematics of the Zagros range

Author : New York Academy of Sciences,Timothy M. Kusky
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781438110042

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Encyclopedia of Earth Science by New York Academy of Sciences,Timothy M. Kusky Pdf

Presents an illustrated A to Z reference with approximately 700 entries on topics in the earth sciences including hydrology, geology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, and more.

Author : Timothy M. Kusky,Katherine E. Cullen
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781438128597

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Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science by Timothy M. Kusky,Katherine E. Cullen Pdf

Provides a comprehensive reference for Earth and space sciences, including entries on climate change, stellar evolution, tsunamis, renewable energy options, and mass wasting.

Author : A.M.C. Sengör
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400922532

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Tectonic Evolution of the Tethyan Region by A.M.C. Sengör Pdf

The ihsan Ketin NATO Advanced Study Institute on the Tectonic Evolution of the Tethyan Region was conceived in 1982 in Veszprem, Hungary, when three of the organizers (B. C. B. , L. H. R. and A. M. C. 9. ) had come together for a meeting on the tectonics of the Pannonian basin. All three of us had experience in the Tethyan belt and all three of us had been for some time deploring the lack of communication among workers of this immense orogenic belt. Much new work had been completed in such previously little-known areas as Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, the People's Republic of China, the entire Himalayan region, as well as new work in the European parts of the chain. Also, ironically, parts of the belt had just been closed to field work for political reasons, so it seemed as if the time was right to sit back and consider what had been done so far. Because the Istanbul group had had an interest in the whole of the Tethyan belt and because that ancient city was more centrally locElted with excellent opportunities to see both Palaeo- and Neo-Tethyan rocks in a weekend excursion, we thought that Istanbul was a natural place for such a meeting, not mentioning its own considerable attractions for the would-be contributors. A happy coincidence was that Prof.

Author : Robert Mason
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1992-02-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792315820

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Basement Tectonics 7 by Robert Mason Pdf

Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Basement Tectonics, held in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, August 1987

Author : Mansour Ghorbani
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030711092

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The Geology of Iran: Tectonic, Magmatism and Metamorphism by Mansour Ghorbani Pdf

This book describes the geological setting of Iran throughout geological history, referring to paleogeography and general geodynamics. Also, all structural units, faults, tectonic phases and orogeny occurred in the geology of Iran have been evaluated. Magmatic and metamorphic rocks along with ophiolitic complexes have extensive outcrops in Iran, and these rocks with Precambrian age constitute its basement. Study and identification of such rocks not only throws light on the geodynamic issues of Iran but also helps in recognition of the mode of formation and evolution of the sedimentary basins located within various structural divisions of the country. Moreover, the majority of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits are associated either directly or indirectly with magmatic, and at time metamorphic, rocks. In the Magmatism and Metamorphism parts, it is tried to thoroughly consider the various aspects of the igneous rocks, whether intrusive, extrusive or young volcanoes, from the point of view of petrography, geochemistry and geodynamics. In addition, the major intrusive bodies of Iran have been presented along with their petrologic and chronologic specifications in tables, mentioning the bibliographic resources.

Author : Timothy H. Dixon,J. Casey Moore
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0231138660

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The Seismogenic Zone of Subduction Thrust Faults by Timothy H. Dixon,J. Casey Moore Pdf

Subduction zones, one of the three types of plate boundaries, return Earth's surface to its deep interior. Because subduction zones are gently inclined at shallow depths and depress Earth's temperature gradient, they have the largest seismogenic area of any plate boundary. Consequently, subduction zones generate Earth's largest earthquakes and most destructive tsunamis. As tragically demonstrated by the Sumatra earthquake and tsunami of December 2004, these events often impact densely populated coastal areas and cause large numbers of fatalities. While scientists have a general understanding of the seismogenic zone, many critical details remain obscure. This volume attempts to answer such fundamental concerns as why some interplate subduction earthquakes are relatively modest in rupture length (greater than 100 km) while others, such as the great (M greater than 9) 1960 Chile, 1964 Alaska, and 2004 Sumatra events, rupture along 1000 km or more. Contributors also address why certain subduction zones are fully locked, accumulating elastic strain at essentially the full plate convergence rate, while others appear to be only partially coupled or even freely slipping; whether these locking patterns persist through the seismic cycle; and what is the role of sediments and fluids on the incoming plate. Nineteen papers written by experts in a variety of fields review the most current lab, field, and theoretical research on the origins and mechanics of subduction zone earthquakes and suggest further areas of exploration. They consider the composition of incoming plates, laboratory studies concerning sediment evolution during subduction and fault frictional properties, seismic and geodetic studies, and regional scale deformation. The forces behind subduction zone earthquakes are of increasing environmental and societal importance.

Author : Lawrence L. Malinconico,Robert J. Lillie
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813722320

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Tectonics of the Western Himalayas by Lawrence L. Malinconico,Robert J. Lillie Pdf

Papers from a symposium held in San Antonio, Texas, 1986. Contributors consider problems of crustal and lithospheric scales in this area. Contains a folded map of the Salt Range, Pakistan. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Author : Allison Macfarlane,Rasoul B. Sorkhabi,Jay Quade
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0813723280

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Himalaya and Tibet by Allison Macfarlane,Rasoul B. Sorkhabi,Jay Quade Pdf

Author : Michael George Petterson
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031315664

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Himalayan Thick-Skin Basement Deformation of the Ladakh Batholith, Leh-Ladakh Region, NW India by Michael George Petterson Pdf

This book presents the first report and interpretation of the deformation, structural style, and geo-tectonic evolution of a 600km2 area of the Ladakh batholith, NW India, centred on the city of Leh, Ladakh. The Ladakh (and westerly Kohistan ) batholith comprises a large component of the Jurassic-Oligocene Kohistan-Ladakh Arc-Terrane (KLA), with magmatism spanning island arc, continental margin, and post-Himalayan collision tectonic environments. The KLA is bounded to the north by the Shyok-Northern Suture and to the south by the Indus Suture. The batholith illustrates basement thick-skin tectonic deformation and is divided/partitioned into a series of crustal blocks separated by lateral accommodation structures which allow independent movement in horizontal and vertical space. Thin skinned deformation within the adjacent sedimentary molasse Indus Suture Rocks produced large thrust stacks that predominantly moved towards the N-NE. Whilst deformation within cover sequences influences the basement structures, and helps break up the basement into crustal blocks, there is a clear distinction in deformation between the basement and cover sequences. Basement batholith deformation is more complex and heterogeneous, reflecting the variable transmission of tectonic stress within crystalline crust and the presence of a wide range of precursory inherited weaknesses and anisotropies. Models of time-space deformation are presented using data derived from field and extensive photograph / photo-mosaic image interpretation. The batholith was deformed during at least Palaeocene-Pliocene times at crustal depths that correspond to the ductile-brittle transition zone and shallower.

Author : Anup Saikia,Pankaj Thapa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030033620

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Environmental Change in the Himalayan Region by Anup Saikia,Pankaj Thapa Pdf

The book focuses on environment and conservation issues pertaining to the Himalayas, spanning Pakistan, Nepal, India, Bhutan and Myanmar. Environmental degradation, changes in snow cover and glaciers in India-Bhutan, threats to protected areas, and biodiversity in this ecologically fragile region are assessed in twelve distinct, regional case studies.

Author : Harendra Nath Bhattacharya,Soma Bhattacharya,Balai Chandra Das,Aznarul Islam
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030954352

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Himalayan Neotectonics and Channel Evolution by Harendra Nath Bhattacharya,Soma Bhattacharya,Balai Chandra Das,Aznarul Islam Pdf

This book focuses on neotectonic movements and river channel evolution of the Indian subcontinent, with special reference to the Himalayan Neotectonics. Neotectonic movements have played an important role in channel evolution in tectonically active zones especially for the mountain chains, foredeeps and active deltas. The book addresses the issues of the channel evolution in neotectonically active domains of India. It aims at readers of India as well as abroad, interested in earth sciences, geomorphology, tectonics, physical geography and river forms and processes of India.

Author : Megh Raj Dhital
Publisher : Springer
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319024967

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Geology of the Nepal Himalaya by Megh Raj Dhital Pdf

This book addresses the geology of the entire Himalayan range in Nepal, i.e., from the Gangetic plain in the south to the Tethyan zone in the north. Without a comprehensive look at the various Himalayan zones, it is practically impossible to fully grasp the processes at work behind the formation and development of the spectacular Himalaya. However, the goal is not merely to document all the scientific ontology but rather to reveal a sound basis for the prevailing concepts. Both the early literature on Himalayan geology and contemporary trends are fully covered. For the first time, the origin, use, and abuse of common Himalayan geological terms such as the Siwaliks, Lesser Himalaya, Main Boundary Thrust, Main Central Thrust, and Tethys are discussed. The book will help readers to progress from a cognitive approach to a constructive one by linking various types of knowledge, such as seeking relations between various geological structures as well as between earlier thoughts or views and contemporary approaches.

Author : Rodolphe Cattin,Jean-Luc Epard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789451290

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Himalaya: Dynamics of a Giant, Geodynamic Setting of the Himalayan Range by Rodolphe Cattin,Jean-Luc Epard Pdf