Ophiolites in Earth History
| Author | : Yildirim Dilek |
| Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
| Total Pages | : 734 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1862391459 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781862391451 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (451 Downloads) |
Download or read book Ophiolites in Earth History written by Yildirim Dilek and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2003 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 32 papers in this volume examine the mode and nature of igneous, metamorphic, tectonic, sedimentological, and biological processes associated with the evolution of oceanic crust in different tectonic settings in Earth history as revealed in various ophiolites and ophiolite belts around the world, and the geodynamic significance of these ophiolites in the evolution of different orogenic systems. Divided into six thematic sections, the book presents a wealth of new data and syntheses from mainly Phanerozoic ophiolites around the world.
