The Transscandinavian Igneous Belt (TIB) in Sweden
Author : Karin Högdahl
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 10,22 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN :
Sweden
Author : M. B. Stephens
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 25,21 MB
Release : 2020-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 1786204606
Book Description
The solid rock mass of Sweden forms a natural field laboratory revealing insight into the westward growth and reworking of one of the planet’s ancient continental nuclei. Three major geological units are exposed in different parts of the country: the western part of the Fennoscandian Shield, mainly sedimentary rocks deposited on this crystalline rock mass and the Caledonide orogen. This volume synthesizes the tectonic evolution of Sweden over more than 2500 million years from the Neoarchean to the Neogene. Following an introduction describing the lithotectonic framework of the country and the organization of the volume, the tectonic evolution is addressed essentially chronologically. Different phases of intracratonic rifting, accretionary orogeny, continent-continent collisional orogeny and platformal sedimentation are identified. Sweden is one of Europe’s major suppliers of metals, and the country’s mineral resources are also presented in the context of the lithotectonic framework. Sweden: Lithotectonic Framework, Tectonic Evolution and Mineral Resources has been designed to interest a professional geoscientific audience and advanced students of Earth Sciences.
The Geology of Central Europe
Author : Tom McCann
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 42,18 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862392465
Book Description
Volume 1 focuses on the evolution of Central Europe from the Precambrian to the Permian, a dynamic period which traces the formation of Central Europe from a series of microcontinents that separated from Gondwana through to the creation of Pangaea. Separate summary chapters on the Cadomian, Caledonian and Variscan orogenic events as well as on Palaeozoic magmatism provide an overview of the tectonic and magmatic evolution of the region. These descriptions sometimes extend beyond the borders of Central Europe to take in the Scottish and Irish Caledonides as well as the Palaeozoic successions in the Baltic region.
The Making of a Land
Author : Ivar B. Ramberg
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 33,37 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788292394427
Book Description
"The Making of a Land - Geology of Norway" takes the reader on a journey in geological time, from primordial times to the present day. A fantastic journey from the summits of Norway's spectacular rugged and weather-beaten mountains to the riches concealed in the sedimentary rocks on the continental shelf. This book displays the treasures of Norwegian geology for everyone to see. Norway's geological resources represent the foundation of its welfare state. During several centuries first the mining, and then the oil industries have been economic mainstays, and this will continue in the future. The book presents a description both of Norway and the planet we inhabit and depend on for our survival. It is lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps from all over the country.
Earth Accretionary Systems in Space and Time
Author : Peter Anthony Cawood
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 13,80 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862392786
Book Description
Accretionary orogens form at convergent plate boundaries and include the supra-subduction zone forearc, magmatic arc and backarc components. They can be broken into retreating and advancing types, based on their kinematic framework and resulting geological character.Accretionary systems have been active throughout Earth history, extending back until at least 3.2 Ga, and provide an important constraint on the initiation of horizontal motion of lithospheric plates on Earth. Accretionary orogens have been responsible for major growth of the continental lithosphere, through the addition of juvenile magmatic products, but are also major sites of consumption and reworking of continental crust through time.The aim of this volume is to provide a better understanding of accretionary processes and their role in the formation and evolution of the continental crust. Fourteen papers deal with general aspects of accretion and metamorphism and discuss examples of accretionary orogens and crustal growth through Earth history, from the Archaean to the Cenozoic.
The Green Stone Age: Exploration and Exploitation of Minerals for Green Technologies
Author : M. Smelror
Publisher : Geological Society of London Special Publications
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 19,49 MB
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 1786205734
Book Description
Raw materials have been essential in the development of all human societies through history and moving into a greener, more carbon-lean future we become increasingly reliant on access to a growing number of raw materials. Minerals for new technologies improving the quality of our lives and the environment are the building blocks of the new Green Stone Age. This Special Publication presents ongoing research and mapping programmes focusing on minerals needed for the transformation to greener societies. In addition to new exploration models and shared geological information on the different prospective currently mined areas, the notion of criticality in different countries is discussed and examples of ongoing national and cross-country research and mapping programmes are presented. In addition to the resource/reserve and technical-economic aspects, the social and environmental dimensions are also a focus in some of the contributions, as holistic approaches to the exploration and exploitation of critical minerals and materials are needed to fulfil the green transition and goals for the Green Stone Age.
The Origin of Granites and Related Rocks
Author : Michael Brown
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 14,58 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Geology
ISBN :
Book Description
Understanding Granites
Author : Jean Louis Vigneresse
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 31,35 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781862390584
Book Description
The Origin of Granites and Related Rocks
Author : Andrew G. Fountain
Publisher :
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Agricultural mapping
ISBN :
Book Description
New Perspectives on the Caledonides of Scandinavia and Related Areas
Author : F. Corfu
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 42,4 MB
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 186239377X
Book Description
The Caledonides are a major orogenic belt that stretches from the Arctic, through Scandinavia, East Greenland, Britain and Ireland into the Atlantic coast of North America. Following the break-up of Rodinia, the Caledonides formed in the Palaeozoic by the drifting of various continents and their eventual aggregation in the Silurian and Devonian. The orogen subsequently fragmented during the opening of the Atlantic Ocean. This volume brings together 25 papers presenting the results of modern research that investigates the orogenic processes and the provenance of specific components of the belt. The contributions reflect different lines of research, linking traditional field studies with modern analytical techniques. In addition three overview papers summarize the main features of the belts in Scandinavia, Svalbard, East Greenland, Britain and Ireland, highlighting the advances made since the last major synthesis of the Scandinavian Caledonides 30 years ago, and discussing important open questions.
