Magmatism and Geodynamics: Terrestrail Magmatism Throughout the Earth's History

ISBN-13: 9780367447434 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 512 str.

O. A. Bagatikov

Opis

This book outlines the general trends in igneous evolution throughout the Earth's history and analyses the timing of the major phases of igneous activity in different regions. It summarizes the characteristics and paths of igneous evolution along with their possible causes.

Spis treści

1. Principles of petrological analysis of igneous rocks 2. Magmatism in the context of the present-day tectonic settings 3. Magmatism of Phanerozoic fold belts 4. Phanerozoic anorogenic magmatism 5. Early Proterozoic magmatism and geodynamics — evidence of a fundamental change in the Earth's evolution 6. Magmatism and geodynamics in the Archaean 7. General features of magmatic evolution throughout the Earth's history 8. Terrestrial and lunar magmatism: An evolutionary overview 9. The sources and origin of magmas 10. Conclusions

O autorze

Bagatikov, O A