Earth structure : an introduction to structural geology and tectonics / Ben A. van der Pluijm, Stephen Marshak ; with contributions by Richard W. Allmendinger [and others].

Author
Van der Pluijm, Ben A., 1955- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
2nd ed.
Published/​Created
New York : W.W. Norton, ©2004.
Description
xvi, 656 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

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    "Earth Structure introduces the basic principles of structural geology and tectonics to undergraduate students. It covers the description and analysis of geological structures in the Earth's crust; guides students through the principles of stress, strain, and rheology; and describes mechanisms contributing to rock deformation. It also links the process and style of deformation to tectonic settings, in the context of plate tectonics theory. The authors make the subject accessible to students by using a conversational writing style full of familiar analogies (from smashed cars to stretched rubber bands) and by providing conceptual images, not just mathematical formulas."--Back cover
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • Fundamentals
    • Brittle structures
    • Ductile structures
    • Tectonics
    • Regional perspectives.
    ISBN
    • 039392467X
    • 9780393924671
    LCCN
    2003063957
    OCLC
    53231817
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