Title Iceland geodynamics : crustal deformation and divergent plate tectonics / Freysteinn Sigmundsson

Published Berlin ; New York : Springer ; Chichester, UK : in association with Praxis Pub., ©2006

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 209 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps Series Springer-Praxis books in geophysical sciences Springer-Praxis books in geophysical sciences. Contents Introduction; Mantle plume-mid-ocean ridge interaction in the North Atlantic; Tectonic framework; Crustal structure of Iceland; Volcano dynamics; The plate-spreading deformation cycle; Breaking the crust: Seismicity and faulting; Glacial isostasy and sea-level change: Rapid vertical movements and changes in volcanic production rates; Iceland geodynamics: Outlook Summary Provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland. This book is useful for scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-203) and index Notes Print version record In OhioLINK electronic book center SpringerLink Subject Geodynamics -- Iceland Environnement. Sciences de la terre. Geodynamics Iceland Form Electronic book LC no. 2005930645 ISBN 9783540376668 3540376666 3540241655 9783540241652 9786610617388 6610617384

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