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Geokinematics: Prelude to Geodynamics

Geokinematics: Prelude to Geodynamics

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GeologyPhysicsProgramming

ISBN10: 3642056083
ISBN13: 9783642056086
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Nov 30 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This multifaceted study explores new directions for plate tectonic research, especially as a guide for future geodynamic modelling of the earth. In particular, it equips readers with a plate-tectonic toolbox (with derivations and ANSI-C code) for applications and reconstruction analysis, including new continuous calculation methods. Pilger's Geokinematics shows how to apply these tools to Late Mesozoic and Cenozoic kinematics, with a focus on hotspot reference frames, and for empirical analysis of continental stress histories, including fractured hydrocarbon reservoirs. Supported by solid arguments and data, the book integrates theoretical developments of expanded plate kinematic theory and an ensemble of critical observations into a grand model, with the new concept of mesoplates playing a key role.

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