Author: Gillian R. FoulgerPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813724309
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Presents a collection of papers discussing various hypotheses and models of planetary plumes.
Plates, Plumes, and Planetary Processes
Author: Gillian R. FoulgerPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813724309
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Presents a collection of papers discussing various hypotheses and models of planetary plumes.
The North Atlantic Igneous Province
Author: David W. JolleyPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862391086
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Recently, recognition of the potential role of large igneous provinces in affecting ocean and atmosphere systems and biotic evolutionary pathways has lead to increased interest in this province. This has been further stimulated by the expansion in the search for oil and gas in Mesozoic and Tertiary sediments along the NE Atlantic Margin. An improved understanding of the interaction between igneous and sedimentary processes is vital for the identification of potential hydrocarbon resources.
Large Igneous Provinces
Author: John J. MahoneyPublisher: American Geophysical Union
ISBN: 0875900828
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 100. Continental flood basalts, volcanic passive margins, and oceanic plateaus represent the largest known volcanic episodes on our planet, yet they are not easily explained by plate tectonics. Indeed, some are likely to record periods when the outward transfer of material and energy from the Earth's interior operated in a significantly different mode than at present. In recent years, interest in large-scale mafic magmatism has surged as high-precision geochronological, detailed geochemical, and increasingly sophisticated geophysical data have become available for many provinces. However, the sheer amount of recent material, often in the form of detailed collaborative research projects, can overwhelm newcomers to the field and experts alike as the literature continues to grow dramatically. The need for an up-to-date review volume on a sizable subset of the major continental and oceanic flood basalt provinces, termed large igneous provinces, was recognized by the Commission on Large-Volume Basaltic Provinces (International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior), and the co-editors were charged with organizing and implementing such a volume. We hope that this volume will be valuable to researchers and graduate students worldwide, particularly to petrologists, geochemists, geochronologists, geodynamicists, and plate-tectonics specialists; it may also interest planetologists, oceanographers, and atmospheric scientists.
Large Igneous Provinces
Author: Richard E. ErnstPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316060519
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 667
Book Description
Large igneous provinces (LIPs) are intraplate magmatic events, involving volumes of mainly mafic magma upwards of 100,000 km3, and often above 1 million km3. They are linked to continental break-up, global environmental catastrophes, regional uplift and a variety of ore deposit types. In this up-to-date, fascinating book, leading expert Richard E. Ernst explores all aspects of LIPs, beginning by introducing their definition and essential characteristics. Topics covered include continental and oceanic LIPs; their origins, structures, and geochemistry; geological and environmental effects; association with silicic, carbonatite and kimberlite magmatism; and analogues of LIPs in the Archean, and on other planets. The book concludes with an assessment of LIPs' influence on natural resources such as mineral deposits, petroleum and aquifers. This is a one-stop resource for researchers and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines, including tectonics, igneous petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, Earth history, and planetary geology, and for mining industry professionals.
Volcanism, Impacts, and Mass Extinctions: Causes and Effects
Author: Gerta KellerPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813725054
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
"Comprises articles stemming from the March 2013 international conference at London's Natural History Museum. Researchers across geological, geophysical, and biological disciplines present key results from research concerning the causes of mass extinction events"--
British Tertiary Volcanic Province
Author: Charles Henry EmeleusPublisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
This work is part of a series which aims to provide a public record of the features of interest at localities being considered for notification as Sites of Special Scientfiic Interest (SSSIs). This fourth volume deals with the exposed rocks of the British Tertiary volcanic province on the west coast of Scotland.
The Palaeogene Volcanic Districts of Scotland
Author: Charles Henry EmeleusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Regional Geology Guides provide a broad view and interpretation of the geology of a region.
Mantle Convection and Surface Expressions
Author: Hauke MarquardtPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119528615
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A multidisciplinary perspective on the dynamic processes occurring in Earth's mantle The convective motion of material in Earth's mantle, powered by heat from the deep interior of our planet, drives plate tectonics at the surface, generating earthquakes and volcanic activity. It shapes our familiar surface landscapes, and also stabilizes the oceans and atmosphere on geologic timescales. Mantle Convection and Surface Expressions brings together perspectives from observational geophysics, numerical modelling, geochemistry, and mineral physics to build a holistic picture of the deep Earth. It explores the dynamic processes occurring in the mantle as well as the associated heat and material cycles. Volume highlights include: Perspectives from different scientific disciplines with an emphasis on exploring synergies Current state of the mantle, its physical properties, compositional structure, and dynamic evolution Transport of heat and material through the mantle as constrained by geophysical observations, geochemical data and geodynamic model predictions Surface expressions of mantle dynamics and its control on planetary evolution and habitability The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.
Earth History and Palaeogeography
Author: Trond H. TorsvikPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107105323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This book provides a complete Phanerozoic story of palaeogeography, using new and detailed full-colour maps, to link surface and deep-Earth processes.
Role of Volcanism in Climate and Evolution
Author: Daniel I. AxelrodPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813721857
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description