Rheology and deformation of the lithosphere at continental margins / edited by Garry D. Karner [and others].

Other author Karner, Garry D., 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxii, 352 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Rock deformation.
Continental margins.
Earth (Planet)--Crust.
Earth (Planet)--Mantle.

SeriesMARGINS theoretical and experimental earth science series
MARGINS theoretical and experimental earth science series. ^A594738
Contents Consequences of asthenospheric variability on continental rifting / W. Roger Buck -- Velocity fields, faulting, and strength on the continents / James Jackson -- Mechanics of low-angle normal faults / Gary J. Axen -- Depth-dependent lithospheric stretching at rifted continental margins / Mark Davis, Nick Kusznir -- Limits of the seismogenic zone / Larry J. Ruff -- Control on subduction thrust earthquakes: downdip changes in composition and state / R.D. Hyndman -- Thermo-mechanical models of convergent orogenesis: thermal and rheologic dependence of crustal deformation / Sean D. Willett, Daniel C. Pope -- Structure of large-displacement, strike-slip fault zones in the brittle continental crust / F.M. Chester ... [et al.] -- The strength of the San Andreas fault: a discussion / Christopher H. Scholz, Thomas C. Hanks -- Deformation behavior of partially molten mantle rocks / Yaqin Xu ... [et al.] -- Relations among porosity, permeability, and deformation in rocks at high temperatures / Brian Evans ... [et al.].
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003017649
ISBN0231127391 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN0231127383 (acid-free paper)

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Joyner General Stacks QE604 .R45 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold