Iceland Geodynamics Crustal Deformation and Divergent Plate Tectonics

This book provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland that presently are found in a great number of scientific articles, but have not been collected before in a book. The ever increasing number of scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland should find the book a "must&...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sigmundsson, Freysteinn
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2006, 2006
Edition:1st ed. 2006
Series:Geophysical Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Mantle plume-mid-ocean ridge interaction in the North Atlantic
  • Tectonic framework
  • Crustal structure of Iceland
  • Volcano dynamics
  • The plate-spreading deformation cycle
  • Breaking the crust: Seismicity and faulting
  • Glacial isostasy and sea-level change: Rapid vertical movements and changes in volcanic production rates
  • Iceland geodynamics: Outlook