The Tethys Ocean

The Tethys Ocean
ISBN-10
1489915583
ISBN-13
9781489915580
Category
Science
Pages
540
Language
English
Published
2013-11-11
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Bruno Vrielynck, Alan E.M. Nairn, Luc-Emmanuel Ricou

Description

''A voluminous encyclopedia of Tethyan geology and, as such, it provides an invaluable source of information for those interested in this region, and Earth history in general...The book is a must for the libraries of universities and geologic institutions.'' --- Palaios, October 1997 Volume 8 focuses on the Tethys oceanic realm and introduces new concepts such as 'transit plates' and 'seuils lithospheriques.' Contributors include new guides to understanding the distribution of Tethyan mineral and organic resources, and present insights into the role of carbonate platforms. Chapters are abundant with maps and illustrations.

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