The formation of mountains
Neukirchen, Florian2022
Book
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 plates 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.
Main title:
The formation of mountains / Written by Florian Neukirchen
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Imprint:
Germany : Springer Nature, 2022
Collation:
534pp : Paperback / softback; various black & white illustrations, photographs & maps, unspecified ; 280mm x 210mm x 28mm
ISBN:
9783031113864
Dewey class:
551.432 NEU
Language:
English
BRN:
704286