Author : N.M.W. Roberts
Release : 2015-02-16
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 753/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Continent Formation Through Time by : N.M.W. Roberts

Download or read book Continent Formation Through Time written by N.M.W. Roberts. This book was released on 2015-02-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The continental crust is our archive of Earth history, and the store of many natural resources; however, many key questions about its formation and evolution remain debated and unresolved: What processed are involved in the formation, differentiation and evolution of continental crust, and how have these changed throughout Earth history?How are plate tectonics, the supercontinent cycle and mantle cooling linked with crustal evolution?What are the rates of generation and destruction of the continental crust through time?How representative is the preserved geological record? A range of approaches are used to address these questions, including field-based studies, petrology and geochemistry, geophysical methods, palaeomagnetism, whole-rock and accessory-phase isotope chemistry and geochronology. Case studies range from the Eoarchaean to Phanerozoic, and cover many different cratons and orogenic belts from across the continents.