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Plate Tectonics: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Earth

By Jon Erickson

Book information

Publisher
Facts On File
Year
2001
ISBN
0816043272, 9780816043279, 9781438109688
LCC
QE511.4 .E75 2001
Open Library ID
OL6789261M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
17 MB (17379498 bytes)
Series
The Living Earth
Edition
2 Revised
Pages
320\305
Topic
Geology
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

For anyone who is interested in developments in the study of the Earth's structure, Plate Tectonics offers a full understanding of the theory that provides a single guiding principle to the earth's geological history. Beginning with a historical overview of plate tectonic theory in this century, the book describes in clear, non-technical language how plate tectonics work, how it affected evolution and extinction, and what the future holds. Coverage includes: - Seafloor Spreading - Mountain Building - The Rock Cycle - Tectonics and the Environment - Tectonics in Space - Continental Draft

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