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. 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.
"Dhital (Tribhuvan Univ., Nepal) provides a comprehensive review of the bedrock geology of Nepal, an important and classic location in the history of plate tectonics. ... All chapters contain many maps and figures and a comprehensive list of references. Further, the volume includes a detailed table of contents and a 12-page index of geologic formations and places. The result is a valuable and important contribution to the earth sciences. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners." (N. Caine, Choice, Vol. 53 (10), June, 2016)
Innehållsförteckning
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Part 1 Geological Setting and Physiography.- 2 Geological Setting of Himalaya.- 3 Physiography of Nepal.-Part 2 Geology of Neighbouring Regions.- 4 Northwest Himalaya.-5 Southeast Himalaya and Adjacent Indian Peninsula.- Part 3 Lesser Himalaya.- 6 Introduction to Lesser Himalaya.- 7 Lesser Himalaya of Mahakali–Seti region.- 8 Lesser Himalaya of Karnali–Bheri region.-9 Lesser Himalaya of Gandaki region.- 10 Lesser Himalaya of Bagmati–Gosainkund region.- 11 Lesser Himalaya of Koshi region.-12 Lesser Himalaya of Arun–Tamar region.- Part 4 Higher Himalaya.- 13 Introduction to Higher Himalaya.- 14 Higher Himalaya of Mahakali–Seti region.- 15 Higher Himalaya of Karnali–Bheri region.- 16 Higher Himalaya of Gandaki region.- 17 Higher Himalaya of Bagmati–Gosainkund region.- 18 Higher Himalaya of Koshi region.- 19 Higher Himalaya of Arun–Tamar region.- 20 Models of Himalayan metamorphism.- Part 5 Tethys Himalaya.- 21 Introduction to Tethys Himalaya.- 22 Tethys Himalaya of Mahakali region.- 23 Tethys Himalaya of Karnali–Bheri region (Dolpa).- 24 Tethys Himalaya of Ganaki region (Thakkhola).- 25 Tethys Himalaya of Gandaki region (Manang).- 26 Tethys Himalaya of Koshi region (Mount Everest and neighbourhood).- Part 6 Siwaliks.- 27 Introduction to Siwaliks.- 28 Siwaliks of Mahakali–Seti region.- 29 Siwaliks of Karnali–Bheri region.- 30 Siwaliks of Gandaki region.- 31 Siwaliks of Bagmati–Gosainkund region.- 32 Siwaliks of Koshi region.- 33 Siwaliks of Arun–Tamar region.- Part 7 Terai, intermontane basins, and neotectonics.- 34 Terai and intermontane basins.- 35 Neotectonics.- 36 Conclusions.