Elizabeth J. Catlos - Böcker

A synthesis of current knowledge on global extensional tectonicsThe extension of Earth’s lithosphere occurs at divergent plate boundaries as well as in plate interiors. The geological, geochemical, and sedimentary processes of extension offer insights into topics ranging from the fundamentals of tectonics to the evolution of life.Extensional Tectonics: Rifting and Continental Extension reviews present-day knowledge of extensional tectonic processes and explores examples from around the world.Volume highlights include: Overview of extensional tectonic processes from continental rifting to oceanic basin formationIn-depth examination of extension along rift systems and rift marginsReview of post-collisional continental extensionExamples from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the AmericasInsights from observations, modeling, and 3D seismic data interpretation of extended terrainsThis book is one of a set of three in the collection Tectonic Processes: A Global View.Browse the first volume, Compressional Tectonics: Plate Convergence to Mountain Building.The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

A synthesis of current knowledge on collisional and convergent plate boundaries worldwideMajor mountain belts on Earth, such as the Alps, Himalayas, and Appalachians, have been built by compressional tectonic processes during continent-continent and arc-continent collisions. Understanding their formation and evolution is important because of the hazards associated with convergent and collisional plate boundaries, and because these mountain belts contain resources such as precious metals, rare earth elements, oil, gas, and coal.Compressional Tectonics: Plate Convergence to Mountain Building reviews our present-day knowledge of the tectonic evolution of the Alpine-Himalayan and Appalachian belts.Volume highlights include: Overview of terminology relating to compressional and contractional tectonicsDiscussion of subduction zone dynamicsDebates over the timing of the collision and convergence of particular subduction and suture zonesExamples of the different stages in the development of orogenic beltsThis book is one of a set of three in the collection Tectonic Processes: A Global View. Browse the second volume, Extensional Tectonics: Rifting and Continental Extension.The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.