Plate Tectonics

Haakon Fossen is a longstanding professor of Structural Geology at the University of Bergen and has previously worked as an exploration and production geoscientist. His research ranges from hard to soft rocks and is based on field mapping, microscopy, physical and numerical modelling, geochronology, and seismic interpretation. He has authored close to 200 scientific publications and holds the first Nordic Geoscientist Award, a University of Minnesota Distinguished Leadership Award, and an Outstanding Paper Award from the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of the Geological Society of America, of which he is also a Fellow. Professor Fossen has written several other books and book chapters, including his market-leading Structural Geology (2016)textbook for Cambridge University Press, and has a keen interest in developing electronic resources for teaching and outreach. Christian Teyssier is a professor in the Department of Earth Science at the University of Minnesota and has been a professor of geoscience since 1985. His research interests are structural geology and tectonics, metamorphic geology, geochemistry/geochronology, numerical modelling, orogenic processes such as crustal melting and orogenic collapse as well as oblique tectonics, with an emphasis on field-based observations. He holds a University of Minnesota Distinguished Teaching Award for Outstanding Contributions to Post-Baccalaureate Graduate and Professional Education, and a Best Paper Award from the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of the Geological Society of America, of which he has been a Fellow. Professor Teyssier has authored/co-authored over 150 scientific publications.

'A standout feature of Plate Tectonics is its exceptional visual presentation. The book is stuffed to the brim with full-colour illustrations that clarify complex concepts, including maps, high-resolution geophysical imagery, seismic profiles, and 3D block diagrams. The book also has a wealth of 'added extras' that make this a unique addition to 21st century classrooms. Each chapter has its own individual set of learning objectives, review questions, and summaries to ensure that the reader can track their learning progress, and there are extensive lists of key references provided for optional further reading. In addition, the textbook also comes with a suite of online resources aimed at enhancing student engagement, including interactive exercises, numerical problem sets, and animated visualizations of tectonic processes. Plate Tectonics represents a perfect balance of scientific rigor and accessibility, and the authors' approach towards combining structural geology, geodynamics, and petrology makes this book a well-rounded and indispensable resource for students and educators alike.' Richard Palin, Elements magazine

• 1. Introduction to a Tectonically Unique Planet; 2. Deformation, Stress and Strain; 3. Heat, Isostasy, Petrology and Basins; 4. Earth, its Interior and How it Works; 5. Plates, Plumes and Kinematics; 6. Continental Rifting; 7. Passive Continental Margins; 8. Seafloor Spreading; 9. Oceanic Transform Faults and Fracture Zones; 10. Continental Strike-Slip; 11. Oceanic Subduction; 12. Accretionary Orogeny; 13. Collisional Orogeny; 14. Orogenic Belts – Case Studies; 15. Formation of Earth, Early Tectonics, and Continental Growth; 16. Evolution Into Modern Tectonics.