The Lithosphere

The Lithosphere

Author: Irina Artemieva

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-07-28

Total Pages: 795

ISBN-13: 1139504460

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Presenting a coherent synthesis of lithosphere studies, this book covers a range of geophysical methods (seismic reflection, refraction, and receiver function methods; elastic and anelastic seismic tomography; electromagnetic and magnetotelluric methods; thermal, gravity and rheological models), complemented by petrologic and laboratory data on rock properties. It also provides a critical discussion of the uncertainties, assumptions, and resolution issues that are inherent in the different methods and models of the lithosphere. Multidisciplinary in scope, global in geographical extent, and covering a wide variety of tectonics settings across 3.5 billion years of Earth history, this book presents a comprehensive overview of lithospheric structure and evolution. It is a core reference for researchers and advanced students in geophysics, geodynamics, tectonics, petrology, and geochemistry, and for petroleum and mining industry professionals.


The Australian Continent

The Australian Continent

Author: Brian Kennett

Publisher: ANU Press

Published: 2018-08-29

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1760462470

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The Australian Continent: A Geophysical Synthesis is designed to provide a summary of the character of the Australian continent through the extensive information available at the continental scale, as a contribution to the understanding of Australia's lithospheric architecture and its evolution. The results build on the extensive databases assembled at Geoscience Australia, particularly for potential fields, supplemented by the full range of seismological information, mostly from The Australian National University. To aid in cross comparison of results from different disciplines, information is presented with a common projection and scales.


Geodynamics of the Lithosphere

Geodynamics of the Lithosphere

Author: Kurt Stüwe

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-07-03

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 3540712372

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This second edition of the important introductory text for earth scientists has been thoroughly revised and extended. It is required reading for all those interested in learning about the quantitative description of geological problems. It contains chapters on heat flow, sedimentary basin modeling, the mechanics of continental deformation, PT path modeling, geomorphology, mass transfer and more. The book is aimed at the field oriented geologist who wants to begin by learning about the quantitative description of problems. The new edition features yet more illustrations and maps as well as almost 100 corrections of scientific problems.


Shaping a Nation

Shaping a Nation

Author: Richard Blewett

Publisher: Geoscience Australia

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 9781921862823

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"Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia is the story of Australia's geological evolution as seen through the lens of human impacts, illustrating both the challenges and opportunities presented by Australia's rich geological heritage" -- Dustjacket blurb.


Intraplate Volcanism

Intraplate Volcanism

Author: R. Wally Johnson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1989-11-24

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 9780521380836

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This study of the young volcanoes of eastern Australia and parts of New Zealand looks at rock types and formation and inclusions of the upper mantle and lower-crustal rocks found in volcanic deposits. It discusses the Earth's crust and the mantle beneath, and the geological evolution in the area over the last 70-80 million years.


Plates, Plumes, and Planetary Processes

Plates, Plumes, and Planetary Processes

Author: Gillian R. Foulger

Publisher: Geological Society of America

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 1012

ISBN-13: 0813724309

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Presents a collection of papers discussing various hypotheses and models of planetary plumes.