Geodynamics: Application of Continuum Physics to Geological Problems - Hardcover

Turcotte, Donald L.; Schubert, Gerald

 
9780471060185: Geodynamics: Application of Continuum Physics to Geological Problems

Synopsis

A comprehensive and quantitative study of the fundamental aspects of plate tectonics. Provides an introduction to heat flow, elasticity and flexure, fluid mechanics, faulting, gravity, and flow in porous media, with a wide range of geological applications. Contains detailed coverage of mantle convection and mantle rheology. Includes a wide variety of practical problems.

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