Exercises in Active Tectonics
An Introduction to Tectonic Geomorphology
Published on 9. May 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
165 pages
978-0-13-517905-5 (ISBN)
Description
This set of exercises is specially designed to accompany any tectonic geomorphology text. Emphasizing the principles and practices of problem-solving, it guides students thorugh real-world research problems and techniques with step-by-step instructions and explanations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 214 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-517905-5 (9780135179055)
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Content
Locating earhquake epicentres; using topographic maps and air photographs to recognize tectonic landforms; radiometric dating. Regional focus A - the San Andreas fault; GPS surveys and the seismic deformation cycle; drainage-basin asymmetry and tectonic tilt; tectonic mountain fronts. Regional focus B - the Atlantic margin of the US and Canada: stream networks - order and magnitude; using the SL index to identify zones of tectonic activity; marine terraces of San Clemente Island; dating terraces and measuring uplift rates. Regional focus C - the Cascadia subduction zone: growth folding and retrodeformation; fault-scarp degradation; fault trenching. Regional focus D - the new Madrid seismic zone: deformation of alluvial fans; hypsometry and continental tectonics.