Analogue and Numerical Modelling of Crustal-scale Processes: 253 (Geological Society of London Special Publications) - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 1862391912 ISBN 13: 9781862391918

Publisher: Geological Society, 2006

Synopsis

Reflecting recent advancements in studying the past and ongoing processes affecting the Earth's crust, these papers show the application of new analogue and numerical models in a broad range of geological problems. The papers are divided into five sections: analogue and numerical sandbox models; models of orogenic processes; models of sedimentary basins; models of surface processes and deformation; and models of faults and fluid flow. Individual topics include interaction between normal faults and pre-existing thrust systems in analogue models; analogue and numerical modeling of accretionary prisms with a décollement in sediments; and the relation between effective friction and fault slip rate across the northern San Andreas fault system. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Synopsis

The crust of the Earth records the deformational processes of the inner Earth and the influence of the overlying atmosphere. The state of the Earth's crust, at any time, is therefore the result of internal and external processes, which occur on different time and spatial scales. In recent years, important steps forward in the understanding of such complex processes have been made by integrating theory and observations with experimental and computer models. This volume presents state-of-the-art analogue and numerical models of processes that alter the Earth's crust. It shows the application of models in a broad range of geological problems with careful documentation of the modelling approach used. This volume contains contributions on analogue and numerical sandbox models, models of orogenic processes, models of sedimentary basins, models of surface processes and deformation, and models of faults and fluid flow.

Edition details

• Publisher: Geological Society
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862391912
• ISBN 13: 9781862391918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 456
• Editor: Buiter S. J. H., Schreurs G.