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OverviewThis book presents an analysis of our current knowledge on the origin of the Earth’s continental crust. There are two aspects to consider: tectonic and igneous processes. Tectonic aspects include sedimentary accretion, terrane accretion, and continental collision at continental margins, in association with plate subduction. These processes result in the formation of large mountain belts, the building up of which literally grows the continents. However, these tectonic aspects are concerned with material recycling within the crust, and hence do not contribute to volumetric growth of continental crust. Igneous processes concern separation of continental crust from the mantle and result in the volumetric growth of continental crust. Therefore, the main focus of this book is to systematically examine why and how the Earth’s continental crust forms, by evaluating magmatic processes at island arcs where new continental crust forms. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Takeru YanagiPublisher: Springer Verlag, Japan Imprint: Springer Verlag, Japan Edition: 2011 ed. Volume: 136 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.377kg ISBN: 9784431539957ISBN 10: 4431539956 Pages: 123 Publication Date: 07 July 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Continental Crust and Granitic Plutons.- Chapter 2 Chemical Composition of Continental Crust and the Primitive Mantle.- Chapter 3 Origin of Magmas of the Bowen’s Series.- Chapter 4 Search for the Formation Mechanism of Continental Crust.- Chapter 5 Differentiation Mechanism of Magma at Arc Volcanoes.- Chapter 6 Configuration and Dynamics of the Magma Chambers Beneath Arc Volcanoes.- Chapter 7 Island Arc Volcanic Rocks and the Upper Continental Crust.- Chapter 8 Volcanic Arcs and Outer Arcs.ReviewsAuthor InformationProfessor Emeritus at Kyushu University Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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