The Ocean Basins and Margins: Volume 8
The Tethys Ocean (Ocean Basins and Margins)
- ISBN
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9780306451560
- Antal sider
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517
- Udgavenavn
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1 edition
- Udgivet
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31. august 1996
- Format
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Hardcover
- Størrelse
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10 x 7 x 1.2 inches
- Vægt
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2.8 pounds
- Udgave
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6
- Sprog
- Engelsk
Earth Sciences - Oceanography
Ocean
Oceanography (seas)
Physical Oceanography
Videnskab
Science / Oceanography
Naturvidenskab/matematik
Submarine Geology
''A voluminous encyclopedia of Tethyan geology and, as such, it provides an invaluable source of information for those interested in this region, and Earth history in general...The book is a must for the libraries of universities and geologic institutions.'' --- Palaios, October 1997 Volume 8 focuses on the Tethys oceanic realm and introduces new concepts such as 'transit plates' and 'seuils lithospheriques.' Contributors include new guides to understanding the distribution of Tethyan mineral and organic resources, and present insights into the role of carbonate platforms. Chapters are abundant with maps and illustrations.
