Keywords:
Straits
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Submarine geology
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Straits
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Submarine geology
;
Seas
Description / Table of Contents:
Straits & seaways are the key features that connect oceans, seas & lakes. They regulate water, sediment & biota exchanges, & influence local & global climate. A good understanding of the evolution of straits & seaways is therefore fundamental to accurately reconstruct the palaeogeography, tectonics, palaeoecology & stratigraphy of interconnected basins, the climate dynamics of Earth's past as well as to exploit conventional & renewable energy resources. This volume provides a collection of articles dealing with both ancient & modern case studies, bringing together different but complementary disciplines, such as marine geology, process sedimentology & stratigraphy. With the contents encompassing the evolution, geomorphology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, oceanography & palaeogeography of straits & seaways, & their influence on climate, the book will be of interest to Earth scientists
Type of Medium:
Book
Pages:
vi, 530 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
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26 cm
ISBN:
178620570X
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9781786205704
Series Statement:
Geological Society special publication no. 523
DDC:
551.46
Language:
English
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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