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Introducing tectonics, rock structures and mountain belts / by Graham Park.

By: Language: English Publication details: Edinburgh : Dunedin Academic Press, 2021.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xii, 137 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781780460949 ( pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 551.8 PAR/I
Summary: Introducing Tectonics, Rock Structures, and Mountain Belts is a book that explains key concepts of tectonics and rock structures to students and non-specialists without a strong mathematical background. It uses plate tectonic theory to provide context for understanding rock structures, as large-scale movements of plates control smaller-scale structures. The book emphasizes the integration of rock structures with plate tectonics and the study of mountain ranges and orogenic belts. Technical terms are included in a glossary, and the text is illustrated profusely.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introducing Tectonics, Rock Structures, and Mountain Belts is a book that explains key concepts of tectonics and rock structures to students and non-specialists without a strong mathematical background. It uses plate tectonic theory to provide context for understanding rock structures, as large-scale movements of plates control smaller-scale structures. The book emphasizes the integration of rock structures with plate tectonics and the study of mountain ranges and orogenic belts. Technical terms are included in a glossary, and the text is illustrated profusely.

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