Pyroclastic Rocks

Pyroclastic Rocks
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 485
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ISBN-10 : 9783642748646
ISBN-13 : 3642748643
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Pyroclastic Rocks by : Richard V. Fisher

Pyroclastic Rocks is the first modern comprehensive treatment of what they are and how they were formed. The subject is discussed against a background of plate tectonics theory and modern advances in volcanology, sedimentology and igneous petrology. The book provides a thorough discussion of magmatic volatiles and pyroclastic processes as well as magma-water interactions. Most of the book is concerned with the wide spectrum of pyroclastic rocks formed on land and under water and by fallout and various flowage mechanisms. Diagenetic processes by which pyroclastic particles are transformed into rocks are discussed in detail. The stratigraphic and tectonic importance of pyroclastic rocks are illustrated using selected case histories. This uniquely integrated account of pyroclastic processes, particles and rocks will prove a valuable aid in reconstructing dynamic aspects of earth evolution as well as predicting future volcanic hazards; understanding sedimentary basins containing petroleum and gas deposits; locating ore deposits in volcanic complexes and heat sources in geothermal prospecting; and facilitating stratigraphic analysis in complex volcanic terrains.

Introduction to the Geology of Southern California and Its Native Plants

Introduction to the Geology of Southern California and Its Native Plants
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 545
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ISBN-10 : 9780520933262
ISBN-13 : 0520933265
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to the Geology of Southern California and Its Native Plants by : Clarence A. Hall Jr.

With its active fault systems, complex landforms, and myriad natural habitats, southern California boasts a rich and dynamic geologic environment. This abundantly illustrated volume at last provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible resource for students and general readers interested in southern California's geology and native plants. Covering an extensive area, north from San Diego to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada and east to the Mojave and Colorado deserts, its unique, comprehensive approach brings together for the first time the basic principles of geology, the story of plate tectonics, in-depth discussion of the geology of many specific locales within the region, and information on identifying southern California's native plants.

Volcanic Successions Modern and Ancient

Volcanic Successions Modern and Ancient
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 532
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ISBN-10 : 9789400931671
ISBN-13 : 9400931670
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Volcanic Successions Modern and Ancient by : R. Cas

One of our aims in the book is to provide geologists with a sound basis for making their own well founded interpretations. For that reason we cover not only concepts about processes, and the nature of the products, but also methods and approaches that may be useful in analysing both modern and ancient successions. Most importantly, we treat the diversity of products in volcanic terrains as facies, and we use the method of facies analysis and interpretation as a means of constructing facies models for different volcanic settings. These models will, we hope, be useful as norms for comparison for workers in ancient terrains. The idea for this book came into being between 1981 and 1982 when J. V. W. came to Monash University to take up a Monash Postdoctoral Fellowship. During this period a short course on facies analysis in modern and ancient successions was put together, integrating J.V.W.'s extensive volcanological experience in numerous modern volcanic terrains with R.A.F.C.'s extensive sedimentological and volcanological experience in older volcanic and associated sedimentary successions in the Palaeozoic and Precambrian of Australia. The enthusiastic response from the participants to the first short course, taught in May 1982, and to subsequent annual re-runs, encouraged us to develop the short course notes into this book. The idea for both the short course and the book arose because we felt that there was no single source available that comprehensively attempted to address the problems of analysing, interpreting and understanding the complexity of processes, products and stratigraphy in volcanic terrains.

Pyroclastic Geology of Oahu

Pyroclastic Geology of Oahu
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 155
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ISBN-10 : UOMDLP:agz2509:0001.030
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Synopsis Pyroclastic Geology of Oahu by : Chester Keeler Wentworth

Study of the historical geology, volcanology, and sedimentation of secondary pyroclastic eruptions on Oahu.

Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World

Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World
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Publisher : Geological Society of London
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 1862390835
ISBN-13 : 9781862390836
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World by : Alan Robert Woolley

This text describes and provides ready access to the literature for all known occurrences of alkaline igneous rocks and carbonatites of Africa. Over 1000 occurrences are described from 40 countries. The descriptions include geographical co-ordinates and information of structure, general geology, rock types, petrography, mineralogy, ages, economic aspects and principal references. There are 348 geological and distribution maps and a locality index.

The Field Description of Igneous Rocks

The Field Description of Igneous Rocks
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 266
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ISBN-10 : 9781119957171
ISBN-13 : 1119957176
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis The Field Description of Igneous Rocks by : Dougal Jerram

The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field based techniques (AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape) with new topics on magma mixing and mingling, sill emplacement and magma sediment interaction. Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes revised sections on granitic and basaltic rocks and for the first time a new chapter on the engineering properties of igneous rocks. The Geological Field Guide Series is specifically designed for scientists and students to use in the field when information and resources may be more difficult to access. Many editions have been updated for 2011 and the guides are: Student-friendly in design and cost Durable Lightweight Pocket-sized Reliable Concise Visit the series homepage at www.wiley.com/go/geologicalfield

Volcanic Rocks and Soils

Volcanic Rocks and Soils
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781317299431
ISBN-13 : 1317299434
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Volcanic Rocks and Soils by : Tatiana Rotonda

Volcanic rocks and soils show a peculiar mechanical behaviour at both laboratory and in-situ scale due to their typical structural characters. Volcanic rocks and soils contains keynote lectures and papers from the International Workshop held in Ischia (Italy), 24-25 September 2015. The book deals with recent developments and advancements, as well as case histories, in the geotechnical characterization and engineering applications related to volcanic formations. It covers a variety of themes, including: • Geotechnical characterization under both static and cyclic/dynamic loading conditions, with special regard to structural properties at different scales (microstructural features; field and laboratory characterization; construction materials); • Geotechnical aspects of natural hazards (slope stability; seismic risk); • Geotechnical problems of engineering structures (foundations; embankments; excavations and tunnels). Volcanic Rocks and Soils is of interest to scientists and practitioners in the fields of rock and soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and geology.

Updates in Volcanology

Updates in Volcanology
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Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages : 259
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ISBN-10 : 9789533074344
ISBN-13 : 9533074345
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Updates in Volcanology by : Francesco Stoppa

This book ranges from the geologic-petrologic description of world-wide major volcanic fields unfamiliar to international literature, to the discussion and interpretation of the results in light of geophysical techniques. It focuses on several situations that represent large-scale volcanism on Earth, related both with intra-plate or active margins. Many large volcanic complexes of Easter countries are presented, including Japan, Siberian Russia, and Mongolia. A detailed account of the European volcanic province of the Pannonia basin and Central-Southern Spain is given. Southern hemisphere areas of Antarctica and Polynesia are considered as well. The chapters are very informative for those who wish for a guide to visiting, or are curious about main characteristics of the above volcanic areas, some of which are remote and not easily accessible.

Late Jurassic Margin of Laurasia—A Record of Faulting

Late Jurassic Margin of Laurasia—A Record of Faulting
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Publisher : Geological Society of America
Total Pages : 629
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ISBN-10 : 9780813725130
ISBN-13 : 0813725135
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Late Jurassic Margin of Laurasia—A Record of Faulting by : Thomas H. Anderson

"The objective of this volume is to characterize geologic relationships and settings at the margin of the Laurasia plate from Middle Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous, overlapping the time of the opening of the central Atlantic basin, with the intent of assessing the compatibility of the features with contemporaneous, sinistral fault movement"--Introduction, page v.