Iceland Geodynamics

Crustal Deformation and Divergent Plate Tectonics
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-3-540-24165-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 214 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 1580 g

Reihe: Springer Praxis Books

This book provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland that presently are found in a great number of scientific articles, but have not been collected before in a book. The ever increasing number of scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland should find the book a "must" to gain knowledge about previous work and the status of knowledge about Iceland.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sigmundsson, Freysteinn

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Tektonik, Strukturgeologie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Mantle plume-mid-ocean ridge interaction in the North Atlantic.- Tectonic framework.- Crustal structure of Iceland.- Volcano dynamics.- The plate-spreading deformation cycle.- Breaking the crust: Seismicity and faulting.- Glacial isostasy and sea-level change: Rapid vertical movements and changes in volcanic production rates.- Iceland geodynamics: Outlook.