Generation of Continental Crust from the Mantle
by
Takeru Yanagi
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2011
This book presents an analysis of our current knowledge on the origin of the Earth’s continental crust. There are two aspects to consider: tectonic and igneous processes. Tectonic aspects include sedimentary accretion, terrane accretion, and continental collision at continental margins, in association...