ISBN-13: 9781118708125 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 400 str.
The Alps, with their outstanding outcrop conditions, represent a superb natural laboratory for many geological processes, and have played a crucial role in the history of geology. This book gives an up-to-date and holistic overview of the key aspects of Alpine geology. After a brief presentation of the plate tectonic framework, the rock suites are discussed, starting with the pre-Triassic crystalline basement, followed by Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic sedimentary sequences.
A modern student–accessible textbook on the geology of this classic area Adrian Pfiffner is a recognized expert on Alpine geology Integrates modern research into metamorphism, structure and stratigraphy Full colour throughout and fully updated and expanded revision of 2 nd (German) edition.