Geodynamics of the Lithosphere
By: by Kurt Stüwe
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9783662049822; 9783662049808
Subjects: Thermodynamics; Computer science; Geology; Mathematics; Physical geography; Geography
Description: This book is an introduction to the quantitative treatment of geological problems. It was originally written as a guide for field geologists who wish to quantitatively understand or test their tectonic models. However, the book is an introduction to geodynamics for anyone in the earth sciences. The book provides an understanding of basic concepts of map projections, plate tectonics, heat flow, isostasy, geomorphology, kinematics stress, strain and rheology. In later chapters these concepts are integrated to examine a variety of geodymaic problems: chapter 6 focuses on problems relevant to structural geology, and chapter 7 looks at problems relevant to the field of petrology. In a detailed appendix, a wide range of numerical methods are introduced, such as the finite difference method, Fourier series or the least squares method. Lists of useful mathematical constants, internet addresses and references are also included in the book.
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Table of contents: title: From the contents: Plate Tectonics - Historical development - Map Projections; title: Heat and Temperature - Basic principles of Heat Conduction - Principles of Heat Advection - Heat in Intrusions; title: Shape and Kinematics - Reference levels - Isostasy - Geomorphology; title: Force and Rheology - Stress and Strain - Rheology of the Lithosphere; title: Dynamic Processes - Continents in Extension - Development of Sedimentary Basins - Continents in Collision - Selected geodynamic Problems; title: PTtD Paths - Basic principles of petrology - Documenting PT paths - Interpretation of PT paths; title: Mathematical Tools; title: Mathematical Rules and Tables.