Regional geology and tectonics. Volume 1, Principles of geologic analysis / edited by Nicola Scarselli [and four others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Scarselli, Nicola, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plate tectonics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2020]

Summary:

Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis, 2nd edition is the first in a three-volume series covering Phanerozoic regional geology and tectonics. The new edition provides updates to the first edition's detailed overview of geologic processes, and includes new sections on plate tectonics, petroleum systems, and new methods of geological analysis.This book provides both professionals and students with the basic principles necessary to grasp the conceptual approaches to hydrocarbon exploration in a wide variety of geological settings globally.- Discusses in detail the principles of regional geological analysis and the main geological and geophysical tools- Captures and identifies the tectonics of the world in detail, through a series of unique geographic maps, allowing quick access to exact tectonic locations- Serves as the ideal introductory overview and complementary reference to the core concepts of regional geology and tectonics offered in volumes 2 and 3 in the series

Contents:

v. 1. Principles of geologic analysis

v. 1B. Phanerozoic rift systems and sedimentary basins

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-444-64135-1