Mantle Dynamics: Treatise on Geophysics - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444519351 ISBN 13: 9780444519351

Publisher: Elsevier, 2007

Synopsis

Treatise on Geophysics: Mantle Dynamics, Volume 7 aims to provide both a classical and state-of-the-art introduction to the methods and science of mantle dynamics, as well as survey leading order problems (both solved and unsolved) and current understanding of how the mantle works. It is organized around two themes: (1) how is mantle convection studied; and (2) what do we understand about mantle dynamics to date. The first four chapters are thus concerned with pedagogical reviews of the physics of mantle convection; laboratory studies of the fluid dynamics of convection relevant to the mantle; theoretical analysis of mantle dynamics; and numerical analysis and methods of mantle convection. The subsequent chapters concentrate on leading issues of mantle convection itself, which include the energy budget of the mantle; the upper mantle and lithosphere in and near the spreading center (mid-ocean ridge) environment; the dynamics of subducting slabs; hot spots, melting anomalies, and mantle plumes; and finally, geochemical mantle dynamics and mixing.

Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic in detail

Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research

Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding

Content suited for both the expert and non-expert

About this edition

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0444519351
• ISBN 13: 9780444519351
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 7000
• Editor: David Bercovici