Ocean Ridges And Trenches
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Author | : Peter Aleshire |
Publisher | : Infobase Holdings, Inc |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2019-06-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1438182546 |
Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition immerses readers in the mysteries of the world's sea floors, from the surprising creatures of the Galapagos Rift to the devastating tsunamis of the Java Trench. This eBook reveals how 10 undersea mountain ranges and valleys came to be, how and why it has changed over the span of geologic time, and its contributions to the environment. The ridges and trenches covered span the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the ocean, and the San Andreas Fault, site of many of California’s earthquakes. Each chapter provides illuminating material on environmental challenges and expert reports on science in action, with details on field studies conducted at each sea-floor site. Additional articles cover related high-interest topics, such as giant squids, magnetic fields, and plate tectonics.
Author | : Steven Earle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 628 |
Release | : 2016-08-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781537068824 |
This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.
Author | : Edmond A. Mathez |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781565845954 |
A collection of essays and articles provides a study of how the planet works, discussing Earth's structure, geographical features, geologic history, and evolution.
Author | : Xavier Le Pichon |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2013-10-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1483257274 |
Developments in Geotectonics, 6: Plate Tectonics focuses on the exposition of the plate-tectonics hypothesis, as well as plate boundaries, stratification, and kinematics. The book first offers information on the rheological stratification of the mantle and kinematics of relative movements. Topics include lithosphere, asthenosphere, kinematics of finite motions, measurements of instantaneous movements, and worldwide kinematic pattern. The text then ponders on movements relative to a frame external to the plates and processes at accreting plate boundaries. Discussions focus on reference frames, paleomagnetic synthesis, creation of oceanic crust, and continental rifts. The publication elaborates on processes at consuming plate boundaries, including sinking plate model, structure of trenches and associated island arcs and cordilleras, and consumption of continent-bearing lithosphere. The text is a valuable source of data for readers interested in plate tectonics.
Author | : Simon Mitton |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 2020-12-17 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1108426697 |
A fascinating historical account of the emergence and development of the new interdisciplinary field of deep carbon science.
Author | : Aaron Micallef |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 554 |
Release | : 2017-07-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319578529 |
This book on the current state of knowledge of submarine geomorphology aims to achieve the goals of the Submarine Geomorphology working group, set up in 2013, by establishing submarine geomorphology as a field of research, disseminating its concepts and techniques among earth scientists and professionals, and encouraging students to develop their skills and knowledge in this field. Editors have invited 30 experts from around the world to contribute chapters to this book, which is divided into 4 sections – (i) Introduction & history, (ii) Data & methods, (ii) Submarine landforms & processes and (iv) Conclusions & future directions. Each chapter provides a review of a topic, establishes the state-of-the-art, identifies the key research questions that need to be addressed, and delineates a strategy on how to achieve this. Submarine geomorphology is a priority for many research institutions, government authorities and industries globally. The book is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals with limited training in this field.
Author | : Bruce C. Heezen |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Philip Kearey |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2013-05-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118688082 |
The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides acomprehensive introduction to all aspects of global tectonics, andincludes major revisions to reflect the most significant recentadvances in the field. A fully revised third edition of this highly acclaimed textwritten by eminent authors including one of the pioneers of platetectonic theory Major revisions to this new edition reflect the mostsignificant recent advances in the field, including new andexpanded chapters on Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinentcycle and the implications of plate tectonics for environmentalchange Combines a historical approach with process science to providea careful balance between geological and geophysical material inboth continental and oceanic regimes Dedicated website available at ahref="http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/kearey/"www.blackwellpublishing.com/kearey//a
Author | : Steven M. Stanley |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 604 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780716739074 |
Designed for a new generation of readers, Stanley's Earth System History is a reforging of his Exploring Earth and Life Through Time. Adopting an earth system approach throughout, Earth System History shows students how Earth's ecosystem has developed over time and how events in the past provide a perspective for dealing with present and future changes. Clear and concise, the new Second Edition of this introduction to historical geology is perfect for one-term non-majors courses and contains lots of new content and improved visuals.
Author | : Jeffrey A. Karson |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 431 |
Release | : 2015-04-23 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 052185718X |
A beautifully illustrated reference providing fascinating insights into the hidden world of the seafloor using the latest deep-sea imaging.