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Title The lithosphere : geochemistry, geology and geophysics / Jarod E. Anderson and Robert W. Coates, editors
Published New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 383 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Contents THE LITHOSPHERE: GEOCHEMISTRY, GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS -- THE LITHOSPHERE: GEOCHEMISTRY, GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- THE EARLY EARTH AND FORMATIONOF THE LITHOSPHERE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Some Remarks on Physical Problems Related to ModelingConditions of Formation and Evolution of the Lithosphere -- 3. Thermal Conditions during the Formation and Evolutionof the Early Earth -- 4. Cooling of the Magma Ocean and Formation of the Lithosphere -- 5. Early Atmosphere and Possible Conditions for the Formationof the Water-Ocean -- Conclusion
ReferenceCONTINENTAL AND OCEANIC LITHOSPHERESTRUCTURE FROM THE LONG-RANGE SEISMICPROFILING -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Lithosphere Structure of the Northern Eurasia -- 2.1. Long-Range Profiling in the Northern Eurasia -- 2.2. The Observed Wave Fields -- 2.3. Methodology of the Wave Field Interpretation and 2-D VelocityModeling -- 3. Deep Seismic Research along the Angola-Brazilian Geotraverse -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Experimental Data -- 3.3. The Composite Seismic Section along the Geotraverse -- 4. Conclusion -- References
THE FATE OF SUBDUCTED OCEANIC CRUSTAND THE ORIGIN OF INTRAPLATE VOLCANISMAbstract -- Development of the Standard Model -- Why Were Two Contrasting Models for the Fate of Subducted OceanicCrust Included? -- A Core-Signature in Intraplate Volcanism? -- Melting Regimes in Plumes -- Consequence: Duplication of Mechanisms -- What if the Marble-Cake and Plume Models Had not BeenCombined? -- A Path Followed Two Decades Later -- Helium Isotopes Re-visited -- Osmium Isotopes and Heterogeneity in the Convecting Mantle
Production of Pyroxenitic Sources in the Convecting MantleConclusion -- References -- HELIUM ISOTOPE VARIATIONS ALONG THE NIIGATAKOBETECTONIC ZONE, CENTRAL JAPAN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Analytical Procedures and Results -- 4. Discussion -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- VOLATILES IN THE MANTLE LITHOSPHERE:MODES OF OCCURRENCE AND CHEMICALCOMPOSITIONS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Implications of Mantle Volatiles -- 1.2. Occurrence Modes of Mantle Volatiles -- 1.3. Compositions of Mantle Volatiles
2. Samples and Analytical Methods2.1. Representative Samples -- 2.2. Analytical Methods -- 2.3. Improved Online Vacuum Stepwise Heating Method -- 3. Occurrence Modes of Volatiles -- 3.1. Fluid Inclusions -- 3.2. Volatiles in Mineral Structural Defects and Vacancies -- 3.3. Anion Complexes Incorporated in Crystal Structures -- 3.4. The Superimposed Effects of Volatiles in Different Occurrence -- 4. The Redox State and Volatile Species in the Mantle -- 4.1. The Redox State in the Mantle -- 4.2. Volatile Species in the Mantle
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Geochemistry.
Geology, Structural.
Geophysics.
geochemistry.
geophysics.
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography.
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geology.
Planets -- Surfaces.
Planets -- Crust.
Geochemistry.
Geology, Structural.
Geophysics.
Lithosphäre
Lithosphäre.
SUBJECT Earth (Planet) -- Crust. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040430
Earth (Planet) -- Surface. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040450
Subject Earth (Planet)
Form Electronic book
Author Anderson, Jarod E.
Coates, Robert W.
ISBN 9781608766505
1608766500