Geology and Tectonics of the Jabal Akhdar and Saih Hatat Domes, Oman Mountains / Andreas Scharf [and seven others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scharf, Andreas, 1981- author.

Series:

Memoir (Geological Society of London) ; 54.

Memoir (Geological Society of London) ; 54

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geology, Structural.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 124 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.

Place of Publication:

London : Geological Society, 2021.

Summary:

The geology of the Oman Mountains, including the Jabal Akhdar & Saih Hatat domes, is extraordinarily well-exposed & diverse, spanning a geological record of more than 800 Ma. The area is blessed with first-class outcrops & is well known in the geological community for its ophiolite. The Oman Mountains have much more to offer; including, Neoproterozoic diamictites, fossil-rich Permo-Mesozoic carbonates & metamorphic rocks. The arid climate & deep incision of wadis allow for nearly complete rock exposure which can be investigated in all three dimensions. The diverse geology is also responsible for the breathtaking landscape. New roads & the nature of the friendly Omani people make fieldwork unforgettable. This memoir provides a thorough state-of-the-art overview of the geology & tectonics of the Southeastern Oman Mountains, & is accompanied by an over-sized geological map & a correlation chart.

Contents:

Introduction and tectonic framework

Tectonstratigraphy of the eastern part of the Oman Mountains

Thrusts, extensional faults and fold patterns of the major units

Large-scale structure of the study area

Tectonic evolution of the Oman Mountains

Conclusions, differences between the Jabal Akhdar and Saih Hatat domes and unanswered questions

Appendices, geological map and correlation chart.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-78620-525-4

1-78620-524-6

OCLC:

1268402289