Geodynamics: Applications of Continuum Physics to Geological Problems

Donald L. Turcotte and Gerald Schubert

ISBN 10: 0471060186 / ISBN 13: 9780471060185

Published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore, 1982

About this Item

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions, signatures, or library markings. The cover shows minimal wear, indicating careful handling and storage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geodynamics: Applications of Continuum Physics to Geological Problems
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471060186
• ISBN 13: 9780471060185
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present

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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.