Archaean Geochemistry: The Origin and Evolution of the Archaean Continental Crust

Kröner, A. (Editor) / Hanson, G. N. (Editor) / Goodwin, A. M. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 3642700039 / ISBN 13: 9783642700033

Published by Springer-Verlag, 2011

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reprint edition. 286 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Archaean Geochemistry: The Origin and Evolution of the Archaean Continental Crust
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642700039
• ISBN 13: 9783642700033
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

Archaean Geochemistry 1972 - 1984 The realisation that the continental crust contains well-preserved relics which date as far back as 4/5 of the Earth's age has given a great impetus to the study of early Precambrian terrains. As late as the mid-sixties the Archaean still constituted the 'terra-in­ cognita' of earth science. High metamorphic grades, poor out­ crop, and not least a widely assumed obliteration of early crustal records by convective recycling and thermal reworking had com­ bined to discourage research in this field. Many excellent local studies existed, notably around gold mining centres, but remained unrelated to a broader regional and theoretical understanding. This situation has changed as the consequence of two inter-related factors: (1) advances in isotopic methods and their application to Precambrian rocks, and (2) the recognition that some of the oldest terrains have retained a wealth of primary igneous and sedi­ mentary textures and even geochemical characteristics.