Structure, Evolution, and Dynamics of the Earth

Author: Zhang Youxue
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This book introduces some frontier research directions and progresses on the structure, evolution, and dynamics of the Earth. Topics include: Seismic imaging principles and their application in studying the interior structure of the Earth and in exploration, phase transitions in the Earth's mantle and mantle mineralogy, the Earth's core, geochronology and the age of the Earth, gravitational collapse of mountain belts, geological evolution of the Himalaya, Tibetan orogen, and dynamics of mid-ocean ridges. To meet the needs of more readers, the introduction of each subject starts from a basic level, gradually builds to reach more advanced levels and the newest developments, and often includes an outlook on future research directions. Potential readers of this book include scientists, workers, and university professors and students in the fields of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, exploration, geography, oceanography, natural resources, and environmental sciences, as well as those who have a general interest in Earth and planetary sciences. This book introduces some frontier research directions and progresses on the structure, evolution, and dynamics of the Earth, including seismic imaging principles and their application in studying the Earth's interior structure and in exploration, the structure, composition, and properties of the Earth's core, and the dynamics of mountain belts.