The Formation of Mountains

/
9783031113840
€49.49
incl. VAT
deliverable
Delivery in 5 to 10 business days
Tags
berge andes Himalaya Geologie Erdgeschichte Alps mountains Tektonik Geology Gebirgsbildung Plattentektonik Fault Fold Orogenese Orogenesis Orogeny Plate Tectonics Thrust Volcano
Mountains as we know them were formed by a wide range of processes. This vivid introduction explains the course of orogeny (mountain formation) and the resulting structures, the cycles of plate tectonics and the evolution of landforms. It also presents surprising findings from the latest research. Popular travel destinations are described in detail – ideal when preparing for a trip – while a wealth of photos and graphics illustrate the text. Why are mountains as tall as they are? How does high-pressure rock come to the surface? Is there feedback between tectonics and the climate? How can mountains form without continental collision, far away from any plate boundaries? And how do we know all this? These and many other questions will be answered.
Weight:
1,57 kg
Publisher:
Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9783031113840
Pages:
533
hoehe_mm:
279
breite_mm:
210
Year of publication:
2022
Write Your Own Review
No manufacturer information and safety instructions available yet.