Plate tectonics : unraveling the mysteries of the earth / Jon Erickson ; foreword by Ernest H. Muller.
| Author/creator | Erickson, Jon, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Facts on File, 2001. |
| Description | xiv, 289 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Facts on File science library The living earth Erickson, Jon, 1948- Living earth. ^A510364 Facts on File science library. ^A449019 |
| Contents | Continental drift: discovery of plate tectonics -- Historical tectonics: an overview of earth history -- Convection currents: the driving force -- Crustal plates: the lithosphere in motion -- Seafloor spreading: the midocean ridges -- Subduction zones: the deep-sea trenches -- Mountain building: crustal uplift and erosion -- The rock cycle: the balance of nature -- Tectonics and life making: making a living planet -- Tectonics in space: exploring the solar system. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-278) and index. |
| LCCN | 00049039 |
| ISBN | 0816043272 |
| ISBN | 0816045895 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QE511.4 .E75 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |