{"product_id":"9781119773740-tectonic-processes-v2-c","title":"Extensional Tectonics","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRifting and Continental Extension\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA synthesis of current knowledge on global extensional tectonics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe extension of Earth’s lithosphere occurs at divergent plate boundaries as well as in plate interiors. The geological, geochemical, and sedimentary processes of extension offer insights into topics ranging from the fundamentals of tectonics to the evolution of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExtensional Tectonics: Rifting and Continental Extension \u003c\/i\u003ereviews present-day knowledge of extensional tectonic processes and explores examples from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of extensional tectonic processes from continental rifting to oceanic basin formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth examination of extension along rift systems and rift margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of post-collisional continental extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights from observations, modeling, and 3D seismic data interpretation of extended terrains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is one of a set of three in the collection \u003ci\u003eTectonic Processes: A Global View\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse the first volume, \u003ci\u003eCompressional Tectonics: Plate Convergence to Mountain Building\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55634161762678,"sku":"9781119773740","price":180.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_39257069.jpg?v=1767111979","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781119773740-tectonic-processes-v2-c","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}