Crustal Heat Flow: A Guide to Measurement and Modelling

G. R. Beardsmore/ J. P. Cull

ISBN 10: 0521792894 / ISBN 13: 9780521792899

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2001

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324 pages. 10.00x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crustal Heat Flow: A Guide to Measurement and Modelling
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521792894
• ISBN 13: 9780521792899
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.8 kilograms

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Synopsis

Crustal Heat Flow: A Guide to Measurement and Modelling is a handbook for geologists and geophysicists who manipulate thermal data, particularly for petroleum exploration. In theory and with practical examples, the book discusses the sources of heat within the crust, describes how to maximize the accuracy of temperature data, covers the measurement of the thermal properties of rocks, and explains a number of maturity indicators. The second part covers a range of thermodynamic models of the lithosphere and shows how these can be used to reconstruct the thermal history of individual sedimentary basins.

Book Description

Crustal Heat Flow: A Guide to Measurement and Modelling is a handbook for geologists and geophysicists who manipulate thermal data, particularly for petroleum exploration. The book will be regarded as a long-term reference source for professionals and researchers. It will also form the basis of advanced undergraduate and graduate student courses in geology, geophysics, engineering, mining, and environmental science, and will be a valuable text for petroleum industry training schemes.