Backarc Basins
Backarc Basins

Author: Brian Taylor

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1995-05-31

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 9780306449376

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Experts in the field offer the first comprehensive review of the tectonics and magmatism of backarc basins, covering their initial rift stage to mature spreading. Complete with numerous illustrations, each of the twelve chapters focuses on a young, active backarc basin of the circum-Pacific-where volcano-tectonic processes are best studied because of their activity. Key themes in this volume include volcano-tectonics setting; cause and location; rift magmas; and hydrothermal activity. Researchers also present models of the dynamic processes occurring in backarc basins.

Intra-oceanic Subduction Systems
Intra-oceanic Subduction Systems

Author: Robert D. Larter

Publisher: Geological Society of London

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9781862391475

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Recycling of oceanic plate back into the Earth's interior at subduction zones is one of the key processes in Earth evolution. Volcanic arcs, which form above subduction zones, are the most visible manifestations of plate tectonics, the convection mechanism by which the Earth loses excess heat. They are probably also the main location where new continental crust is formed, the so-called 'subduction factory' About 400f modern subduction zones on Earth are intra-oceanic. These subduction systems are generally simpler than those at continental margins as they commonly have a shorter history of subduction and their magmas are not contaminated by ancient sialic crust. They are therefore the optimum locations for studies of mantle processes and magmatic addition to the crust in subduction zones.

Use and Misuse of the Seafloor
Use and Misuse of the Seafloor

Author: K. J. Hsü

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13:

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A fascinating account of the seafloor potential and the impact of its exploitation on the marine environment. Internationally renowned experts present articles covering such topics as use of the deep seafloor for waste disposal, short- and long-term effects of oil spills on marine ecosystems, ocean energy conversion systems, the future of deep-sea resources and more.