Iceland Geodynamics
Subtitle: Crustal Deformation and Divergent Plate Tectonics (Springer Praxis Books Geophysical Sciences)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: January 9, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9783540241652
Subjects: Geology & the lithosphere; Science; Science/Mathematics; Earth Sciences - Geology; Earth Sciences - Mineralogy; Geophysics; Science / Geophysics; Geodynamics; Iceland
Description: "Iceland Geodynamics summarises a wealth of information that has been collected but never previously published in one volume. It provides a comprehensive overview of crustal deformation and the physical processes that govern divergent plate tectonics in Iceland. Extensive monitoring of crustal deformation in this unique natural laboratory has led to new results of interest not only to researchers and students particularly interested in Iceland, but also for understanding more generally how volcanoes work. The emphasis is on results from studies of crustal deformation, and the objective is to place the geodynamical results in their broader context and discuss in general the physical processes of divergent plate tectonics."--Jacket.