Plate Tectonics

Continental Drift and Mountain Building

Wolfgang Frisch author Martin Meschede author Ronald C Blakey author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Published:24th Nov '10

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"Das neue Autorenteam hat ein beachtliches Kompendium zu den algemeninen [sic] und vielen speziellen Grundlagen der Plattetektonik erstellt das in insbesondere durch die didaktische Darstellung voll uberzeugt. Fur Studierende wie Lehrende und Professionals ein Muss." Besonders hervozuheben: "Die klare konkrete Gliederung, die grafische Ausarbeitung sind exzellent, erganzt durch die sehr gute textliche Abfassung" (Prof. Dr.Jochen Kuss, Universitat Bremen) "Fur den Bachelor der Geowissenschaften die erste Wahl zur Vertiefung der ersten Vorlesungen." Besonders hervozuheben: "Die Blockbilder sind sehr gut gestaltet, einfach und prazise." (Dr. Reinhard Wolff, GZG Geologie, Georg-August-Universitat Gottingen)

This book examines and explains the geo-dynamic processes on which the theory of continental drift is based and which have led to the concept of plate tectonics, including the formation of mountains; the volcano and earthquake zones of the Pacific, and more.

How are mountains formed? Why are there old and young mountains? Why do the shapes of South America and Africa fit so well together? Why is the Pacific surrounded by a ring of volcanoes and earthquake prone areas while the edges of the Atlantic are relatively peaceful?

Frisch and Meschede and Blakey answer all these questions and more through the presentation and explanation of the geo-dynamic processes upon which the theory of continental drift is based and which have lead to the concept of plate tectonics. 

From the reviews:

“The authors discuss all major aspects of the subject in chapters focusing on theory development; plate movements and geometry; continental grabens, margins, and abyssal plains; mid-ocean ridges; hot spots; subduction zones, island arcs, volcanism, and metamorphism; transform faults; terrenes; mountain building; and more. … One of the book’s strongest points is the many excellent, colorful maps and cross-sections that complement the text. References to the literature are well chosen. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional readership.” (T. L. T. Grose, Choice, Vol. 49 (2), October, 2

ISBN: 9783540765035

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 807g

212 pages

2011 ed.