Straits and seaways : controls, processes and implications in modern and ancient systems / edited by V.M. Rossi, S.G. Longhitano, C. Olariu and F.L. Chiocci.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rossi, V. M., editor.

Longhitano, S. G., editor.

Olariu, C., editor.

Chiocci, F. L. (Francesco L.), editor.

Series:

Geological Society special publication ; no. 523.

Geological Society special publication ; no. 523

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Submarine geology.

Straits.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 530 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour).

Place of Publication:

London : The Geological Society, 2023.

Summary:

Straits & seaways are the key features that connect oceans, seas & lakes. They regulate water, sediment & biota exchanges, & influence local & global climate. A good understanding of the evolution of straits & seaways is therefore fundamental to accurately reconstruct the palaeogeography, tectonics, palaeoecology & stratigraphy of interconnected basins, the climate dynamics of Earth's past as well as to exploit conventional & renewable energy resources. This volume provides a collection of articles dealing with both ancient & modern case studies, bringing together different but complementary disciplines, such as marine geology, process sedimentology & stratigraphy. With the contents encompassing the evolution, geomorphology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, oceanography & palaeogeography of straits & seaways, & their influence on climate, the book will be of interest to Earth scientists.

Notes:

Also issued in print: 2023.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on April 3, 2023).

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781786209849

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.