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Compressional Tectonics

Plate Convergence to Mountain Building

Elizabeth J. Catlos (University of Texas at Austin, USA) Ibrahim Cemen (University of Alabama, USA)

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English
American Geophysical Union
02 May 2023
A synthesis of current knowledge on collisional and convergent plate boundaries worldwide

Major mountain belts on Earth, such as the Alps, Himalayas, and Appalachians, have been built by compressional tectonic processes during continent-continent and arc-continent collisions. Understanding their formation and evolution is important because of the hazards associated with convergent and collisional plate boundaries, and because these mountain belts contain resources such as precious metals, rare earth elements, oil, gas, and coal.

Compressional Tectonics: Plate Convergence to Mountain Building reviews our present-day knowledge of the tectonic evolution of the Alpine-Himalayan and Appalachian belts.

Volume highlights include:

Overview of terminology relating to compressional and contractional tectonics Discussion of subduction zone dynamics Debates over the timing of the collision and convergence of particular subduction and suture zones Examples of the different stages in the development of orogenic belts

This book is one of a set of three in the collection Tectonic Processes: A Global View.

The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.
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Imprint:   American Geophysical Union
Country of Publication:   United States
Weight:   1.361kg
ISBN:   9781119773849
ISBN 10:   1119773849
Series:   Geophysical Monograph Series
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Elizabeth J. Catlos, The University of Texas at Austin, USA Ibrahim Çemen, The University of Alabama, USA

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