Microtectonics (Hardcover)

Cees W. Passchier

ISBN 10: 3540640037 / ISBN 13: 9783540640035

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin, 2005

Hardcover. Microtectonics, the interpretation of small-scale deformation structures in rocks, is done with optical microscope and yields abundant information on the history and type of deformation and metamorphism in rocks. The results are used by geologists to obtain data for large-scale geological interpretations. This advanced textbook treats common microstructures such as foliations, porphyroblasts, veins, fringes and shear sense. It also provides information on experimental work and the techniques of microtectonic research. Many photographs and explanatory drawings clarify the text. The new edition, substantially revised throughout and extended, features two new chapters (primary structures and experimental microstructures), 90 new figures, 600 new reference and a CD with color photos, images, and animations, exercises and questions as well as a glossary. Microtectonics has proven useful for self study of microstructures and as a manual for short- and one-semester courses. Microtectonics deals with the interpretation of microstructures, small-scale deformation structures in rocks that yield abundant information on the history and type of deformation and metamorphism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9783540640035

Synopsis:

Microtectonics deals with the interpretation of microstructures, small-scale deformation structures in rocks that yield abundant information on the history and type of deformation and metamorphism. The results are used by geologists to obtain data for large-scale geological interpretations. This advanced textbook treats common microstructures such as foliations, porphyroblasts, veins, fringes and shear sense indicators. The book mainly focusses on optical microscopy as a tool to study microstructures, but also describes other techniques such as EBSD and tomography. Many photographs and explanatory drawings clarify the text. The new edition, substantially revised throughout and extended, features two new chapters (primary structures and experimental microstructures), 68 new figures, more than 800 new references. Microtectonics has proven useful for self study of microstructures and as a manual for short- and one-semester courses.

 

About the Author: Rudolph A. J. Trouw is professor of Structural Geology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Microtectonics (Hardcover)
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new
Edition: 2nd Edition