Analogue and numerical modelling of crustal-scale processes.1862391912 Analogue and numerical modelling of crustal-scale processes. Ed. by S.J.H. Buiter and G. Schreurs. Geological Society Pubg. House 2006 440 pages $158.95 Hardcover Geological Society special publication; no.253 QE511 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 A restricted environment in which certain functions are prohibited. For example, deleting files and modifying system information such as Registry settings and other control panel functions may be prohibited. models; models of orogenic processes; models of sedimentary basins The term sedimentary basin is used to refer to any geographical feature exhibiting subsidence and consequent infilling by sedimentation. As the sediments are buried, they are subjected to increasing pressure and begin the process of lithification. ; models of surface processes and deformation deformation /de·for·ma·tion/ (de?for-ma´shun) 1. in dysmorphology, a type of structural defect characterized by the abnormal form or position of a body part, caused by a nondisruptive mechanical force. 2. ; 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 decollement A décollement horizon is a tectonic surface that acts as a gliding plane between two masses in a thrust fault relationship. A décollement horizon can either form due to a low bulk modulus between bodies (usually in lithologies such as marls, shales and evaporites) or can form along in sediments; and the relation between effective friction and fault slip rate across the northern San Andreas fault San Andreas fault, great fracture (see fault) of the earth's crust in California. It is the principal fault of an intricate network of faults extending more than 600 mi (965 km) from NW California to the Gulf of California. system. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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