Geodynamics of the Alps 2: Pre-collisional Processes

by: Claudio L. Rosenberg (Editor),Nicolas Bellahsen (Editor)

Publisher: Wiley-ISTE

Edition: 1st

Publication Date: 2024/7/18

Language: English

Print Length: 384 pages

ISBN-10: 1789451175

ISBN-13: 9781789451177

Book Description

Geodynamics of the Alps consists of three volumes. This second volume presents the pre-collisional history of the Alps. It discusses the Variscan orogeny in the Alpine realm, the inferred paleo-geography, the structure and processes affecting continental margins and the mantle structure in the pre-orogenic Alpine realm. It concludes by describing oceanic and continental subduction processes.The aim of this book is to create a space for experts on Alpine research to present the state of the art of specific subjects and provide their own interpretations.

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Geodynamics of the Alps consists of three volumes. This second volume presents the pre-collisional history of the Alps. It discusses the Variscan orogeny in the Alpine realm, the inferred paleo-geography, the structure and processes affecting continental margins and the mantle structure in the pre-orogenic Alpine realm. It concludes by describing oceanic and continental subduction processes.The aim of this book is to create a space for experts on Alpine research to present the state of the art of specific subjects and provide their own interpretations.