PLATE TECTONICS by Wolfgang Frisch, Martin Meschede, Ronald C. Blakey ( 9783540765035 )

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Title:

PLATE TECTONICS
CONTINENTAL DRIFT AND MOUNTAIN BUILDING

By:

Wolfgang Frisch, Martin Meschede, Ronald C. Blakey

Format:

Hardback

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3540765034

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9783540765035

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SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN AND HEIDELBERG GMBH & CO. KG

Pub. date:

19 November, 2010

Edition:

2011 ed.

Pages:

212

Description:

This book examines and explains the geo-dynamic processes on which the theory of continental drift is based and which have led to the concept of plate tectonics, including the formation of mountains; the volcano and earthquake zones of the Pacific, and more.

Synopsis:

How are mountains formed? Why are there old and young mountains? Why do the shapes of South America and Africa fit so well together? Why is the Pacific surrounded by a ring of volcanoes and earthquake prone areas while the edges of the Atlantic are relatively peaceful?Frisch and Meschede and Blakey answer all these questions and more through the presentation and explanation of the geo-dynamic processes upon which the theory of continental drift is based and which have lead to the concept of plate tectonics.

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VIII, 212 p.

Publication:

Germany

Imprint:

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

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