Rheology and Deformation of the Lithosphere at Continental Margins
Book Description:
Traditionally, investigations of the rheology and deformation of
the lithosphere (the rigid or mechanically strong outer layer of
the Earth, which contains the crust and the uppermost part of the
mantle) have taken place at one scale in the laboratory and at an
entirely different scale in the field. Laboratory experiments are
generally restricted to centimeter-sized samples and day- or
year-length times, while geological processes occur over tens to
hundreds of kilometers and millions of years. The application of
laboratory results to geological systems necessitates extensive
extrapolation in both temporal and spatial scales, as well as a
detailed understanding of the dominant physical mechanisms. The
development of an understanding of large-scale processes requires
an integrated approach.
This book explores the current cutting-edge interdisciplinary
research in lithospheric rheology and provides a broad summary of
the rheology and deformation of the continental lithosphere in both
extensional and compressional settings. Individual chapters explore
contemporary research resulting from laboratory, observational, and
theoretical experiments.
eISBN: 978-0-231-50189-7
Subjects: Geology, General Science, Physics, Aquatic Sciences
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