The Geology of Greece

The Geology of Greece
Author: Dimitrios I. Papanikolaou
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030607313

This book introduces the reader to the unique geology of Greece. This country is a natural geology laboratory that can help us understand the present-day active geodynamic processes in the Hellenic orogenic arc, including earthquakes, volcanoes, coastline changes and other processes of uplift and subsidence, as well as the intense erosion, transport and deposition of sediments. Additionally, Greece offers a remarkable geological museum, reflecting the complex history of the area over the last 300 million years. By studying the rocks of Greece, one can discover old oceanic basins, e.g. in the Northern Pindos and Othrys mountains, crystalline rocks of Palaeozoic age, old granitic and volcanic rocks, as well as other sedimentary rocks including fossils from the shallow neritic facies to pelagic and abyssal facies. The younger sediments demonstrate the continuously changing palaeogeography of Greece, with areas of lakes, high plateaus and gulfs that are transformed into new forms of islands, peninsulas or high mountains, etc. All the above subjects are included in the book, which describes the tectonic structure of the geological strata, together with the evolutionary stages of the palaeogeography and geodynamics within the broader Mediterranean context. A special characteristic of the book is the development of the orogenic model of the Hellenides with the application of the tectono-stratigraphic terrane concept in the Tethyan system.

The Geology of Greece

The Geology of Greece
Author: Joseph O'Donoghue
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-06-21
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Dive into the captivating world of The Geology of Greece, the second volume in The Legend of Atlantis and the Science of Geology series. Uncover the ancient catastrophe's impact on Greece and the Aegean Sea, challenging established academic theories with a thought-provoking exploration of geological evidence and the laws of physics.

Geology and Settlement

Geology and Settlement
Author: Dora P. Crouch
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0195083245

Traditionally our understanding of ancient cities has been approached through archaeological, historical and literary sources, with little regard or understanding of geology or engineering.

A Geological Companion to Greece and the Aegean

A Geological Companion to Greece and the Aegean
Author: Michael Denis Higgins
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801433375

Using the term geology in its broadest sense, Michael Denis Higgins and Reynold Higgins not only describe the bedrock and the geomorphology of Greece and the Aegean region but also discuss ancient sources of water, stone, and metals in relation to the development of settlements. They explore the links between archaeology and geology, asking how the geological environment shaped settlement in antiquity and how subsequent geological processes have influenced the preservation or destruction of ancient sites. The authors begin with an outline of the geological background and explain some of the geological controversies of the area. They catalogue what could be seen on the surface of the earth and consider, as well, the processes that resulted in those surface features. Their general survey is followed by the treatment of individual sites within settlements. A Geological Companion to Greece and the Aegean includes over 140 maps, as well as space-shuttle photographs, a glossary, and references to original sources. It will interest scholars and archaeologists and will also appeal to those who visit ancient sites and are eager to be fully informed.