| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 131, [1] pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
| Contents |
[1.] Introduction -- [2.] Large-scale earth structure -- [3.]Plate tectonics -- [4.] Deformation, stress and strain -- [5.] Fractures, faults and earthquakes -- [6.] Folds and folding -- [7.] Fabric -- [8.] Igneous intrusions -- [9.] Structural effects of gravity -- [10.] Tectonic interpretation of orogenic belts -- [11.] Examples of modern orogenic belts -- [12.] Ancient orogenic belts |
| Summary |
An explanation of key concepts of tectonics and rock structures. The reader is introduced to large-scale Earth structure and theory of plate tectonics before dealing with geological structures such as faults and folds, and the final three chapters deal with orogenic belts |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 132) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Geology, Structural.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geology.
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Geology, Structural
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Tektonik
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781903544440 |
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1903544440 |
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9781628703504 |
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1628703504 |
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9781903544815 |
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1903544815 |
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9781780466323 |
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1780466323 |
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