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The Treatise on Geophysics is the only comprehensive,
state-of-the-art, and integrated summary of the present state of
geophysics. Offering an array of articles from some of the top
scientists around the world, this 11-volume work deals with all
major parts of Solid-Earth Geophysics, including a volume on the
terrestrial planets and moons in our solar system.
This major reference work will aid researchers, advanced undergrad
and graduate students, as well as professionals in cutting-edge
research that can be conducted easily, with all the relevant information
that they need right at their fingertips.
Features and Benefits:
- Self-contained volumes
start with an overview of the subject then explores each topic
with in depth 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
- Fully searchable text
available on Science Direct shortly after publication
Volume Descriptions:
Volume 1 - Seismology and Structure of the Earth
Edited by: Barbara Romanowicz and Adam Dziewonski
Volume 1 provides an overview of the status of geophysics and
is divided into three parts. Part I is devoted to various aspects
of seismic wave propagation theory, data analysis and inversion
methods, and documents the increasingly important role of numerical
computational methods. Part II addresses the internal structure
from the crust to the core, considering elastic, anelastic and
anisotropic views of the Earth at global and regional scales. And,
Part III reviews mineral physics and geodynamics to further progress
in the understanding of Earth's internal dynamics and of the forces
that drive plate tectonics by combining constraints from different
disciplines.
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Volume 2 - Mineral Physics
Edited by: G. David Price
Mineral Physics provides the fundamental information needed to
interpret deep Earth geophysical data in terms of Earth structure,
composition, temperature and dynamics. Containing 23 chapters and
divided into three parts, this volume contains summaries of what
is known of the mineralogy and chemistry of the deep crust, the
upper mantle, the transition zone, the lower mantle and the core
of the Earth. It also addresses the underlying theory, techniques,
and methods used in mineral physics, as well as, in the final sections
of the volume, reviews the major physical properties of deep Earth
minerals.
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Volume 3 - Geodesy
Edited by: Thomas Herring
Geodesy explores the theory, instrumentation and results from
modern geodetic systems. The beginning sections of the volume cover
the theory of the Earth's gravity field, the instrumentation for
measuring the field, and its temporal variations. The measurements
and results obtained from variations in the rotation of the Earth
are covered in the sections on short and long period rotation changes.
Space based geodetic methods, including the global positioning
system (GPS) and Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (SAR),
are also examined in detail.
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Volume 4 - Earthquake Seismology
Edited by: Hiroo Kanamori
Volume 4 presents the most recent findings on the physics of earthquakes.
It includes chapters on seismicity studies from pre-historic periods
to the most modern studies on a global scale, deep earthquakes,
nucleation, stress transfer, triggering, hydrological processes,
and recently discovered slow slips at plate boundaries. It also
covers closely related fields including tsunami, volcanic seismology
and physics, interaction between solid earth, atmosphere and ionosphere.
Discussions on strong-motion seismology and its social implications
are also reviewed.
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Volume 5 - Geomagnetism
Edited by: Masaru Kono
Geomagnetism presents various aspects of the magnetic field of
Earth. After an overview, topics covered include magnetospheric
interactions, secular variation, mag-netic induction, archeomagnetism,
reversals, excursions, oceanic and continental magnetic anomalies,
and long-term behaviors of the magnetic field. The mathematical
techniques for treating these phenomena are discussed in detail.
The electric and magnetic properties of Earth materials, as well
as basic experimental and observational techniques are also described.
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Volume 6 - Crustal and Lithosphere Dynamics
Edited by: Anthony B. Watts
Volume 6 brings together the results of studies that are fundamental
to our understanding of crust and lithosphere dynamics. It begins
with a discussion of plate kinematics and mechanics. Then it considers
the evidence from surface heat flow, stress measurements, and magmatism
for the thermal and mechanical structure of the lithosphere. Finally,
consideration is given to the structural styles of faulting, the
deformation of the crust and lithosphere in extensional (e.g. rifting)
and compressional (e.g. mountain building) regions, and the implications
of plate mechanics for sedimentary basin evolution.
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Volume 7 - Mantle Dynamics
Edited by: David Bercovici
Mantle Dynamics provides an in-depth overview of the field of
mantle dynamics in its present state. It surveys the physics and
fluid dynamics of mantle convection, with theoretical, laboratory
and computational methods. The volume also reviews the present
understanding of convection in Earth's mantle, including energy
sources and thermal evolution, upper-mantle flow, the fate of subducting
slabs, hotspots and mantle plumes, and convective mixing and mantle
geochemistry.
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Volume 8 - Core Dynamics
Edited by: Peter Olson
This volume is a connected account of the dynamics at the heart
of our planet. The range of subjects reflects the breadth and the
fast pace of research in core dynamics. Topics include structure
and composition of the outer and inner core, energetics of the
core, convection, rotation, flow and turbulence in the outer core,
solidification of the inner core, dynamo theory and numerical dynamo
models, magnetic polarity reversals, laboratory experiments on
the core and the geodynamo and the interactions between the core
and the other parts of the Earth.
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Volume 9 - Evolution of the Earth
Edited by: David Stevenson
Volume Nine focuses on the formation of Earth, core and continents,
outgassing and volcanism, development of plate tectonics, origin
and persistence of Earth's magnetic field, growth of the inner
core, changes in mantle convection through time, and impact of
biology. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary viewpoint that
emphasizes the interplay of geophysics with other aspects of earth
science and evolution. An effort is made to identify the areas
where current knowledge is incomplete and alternative histories
are possible.
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Volume 10 - Planets and Moons
Edited by: Tilman Spohn
Planets and Moons covers topics relating to the physics of the
major planetary bodies in the solar system, starting with an introductory
description of the solar system and collection of pertinent data,
continuing with a discussion of the early history of the planets,
and finishing with articles about planet dynamics, thermal evolution
of planets and satellites, the thermal evolution of planets and
satellites, descriptions of their magnetic fields, and the processes
that generate these. In addition to providing a review on the solid
planets and the satellites, this volume addresses the interactions
of the solid surfaces with the atmospheres as well as the roles
of water and ice to shape the surfaces.
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Volume 11 - Index Volume
October 2007, Hardback, 11-Volume Set, c. 7,000 pages
ISBN: 9780444519283
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