Geology of the Himalayan Belt: Deformation, Metamorphism, Stratigraphy

Geology of the Himalayan Belt: Deformation, Metamorphism, Stratigraphy presents sophisticated metamorphic and igneous rock data across various Himalayan geographic sectors, capturing their petrography, metamorphism, structure, mineralization, and regional tectonic research. With an east-west extension of about 3000 kilometers and numerous 8000 meter peaks, the Himalayas are the most spectacular mountain ranges on earth. Since the 19th century, they have provided a testing ground of global importance for the development of geodynamic concepts, from isostasy over continental collision, to more recently, feedback mechanisms between tectonics and climate. This book collects the broad range of data that's been gathered on the Himalayas over the past 50 years, providing a comprehensive analysis and interpretation on the available data that brings the scientific community a better understanding of the geological diversity and structure of the Himalayan belt, along with new techniques that have applications in a host of global geological settings. Features a vast amount of geological research data collected in the Himalayas over the past half centuryAuthored by a recognized global expert on the geology of the Himalayan beltPresents analysis and interpretation techniques to aid scientists in conducting fieldwork and researchProvides the latest information on geodynamic concepts, from isostasy over continental collision, to more recently, feedback mechanisms between tectonics and climate INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Major Tectonic Subdivisions of the Himalayan Belt 3. Pakistan Himalaya (including Salt Range & Karakoram) 4. Zanskar Himalaya 5. Simla Himalaya 6. Garhwal Himalaya 7. Nepal Himalaya 8. Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalaya 9. Bhutan & Arunachal Himalaya 10. Selected Geological Sections Across the Himalayan Belt 11. Structural Geology 12. Metamorphism -Precambrian & Tertiary 13. Metallogeny 14. Palaeontological Records 15. Seismotectonics 16. Sedimentary Environment -Palaeogeography 17. Plate Tectonics & Crustal Evolution 18. Tectonics and Climate

• ISBN: 978-0-12-802021-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés