The Field Description of Igneous Rocks, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Dougal Jerram

 
9780470022368: The Field Description of Igneous Rocks, 2nd Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0470022361 ISBN 13: 9780470022368
Publisher: Wiley, 2011

Synopsis

The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field based techniques (AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape) with new topics on magma mixing and mingling, sill emplacement and magma sediment interaction. Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes revised sections on granitic and basaltic rocks and for the first time a new chapter on the engineering properties of igneous rocks. The Geological Field Guide Series is specifically designed for scientists and students to use in the field when information and resources may be more difficult to access. Many editions have been updated for 2011 and the guides are: * Student-friendly in design and cost * Durable * Lightweight * Pocket-sized * Reliable * Concise Visit the series homepage at Book images are monochrome

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About the Author

Revised by Dr Nicholas Petford, Lecturer at School of Earth Sciences, Kingston University, London, UK.

Written by Richard Thorpe (Deceased) and Geoffrey Brown (Deceased).

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Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0470022361
ISBN 13 
9780470022368
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
238