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Sea Floor Exploration
Roger Hekinian
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Description for Sea Floor Exploration
Paperback. In a comprehensive overview of the past 45 years of sea floor exploration, this fascinating book by a seasoned explorer of the abyss deals with numerous topics, from the structure of subduction zones to the mineralogical composition of sea-floor rocks. Series: Springer Oceanography. Num Pages: 385 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
The author participated in 38 sea going expeditions including the first manned-submersible project to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the past 45 years of sea floor exploration. It summarizes the mineralogical and petrological composition of sea floor rocks, ocean floor volcanism in relation to the geological setting and the discovery of hydrothermal activity. In addition to learning about various scientific missions and their objectives, the reader is introduced to rift zones where the sea floor is being created, as well as to fracture zones, intraplate volcanoes, and the structural setting of subduction zones
The author participated in 38 sea going expeditions including the first manned-submersible project to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the past 45 years of sea floor exploration. It summarizes the mineralogical and petrological composition of sea floor rocks, ocean floor volcanism in relation to the geological setting and the discovery of hydrothermal activity. In addition to learning about various scientific missions and their objectives, the reader is introduced to rift zones where the sea floor is being created, as well as to fracture zones, intraplate volcanoes, and the structural setting of subduction zones
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
385
Condition
New
Series
Springer Oceanography
Number of Pages
370
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319377780
SKU
V9783319377780
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Roger Hekinian
The author participated in 38 sea going expeditions including the first manned-submersible project to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the past 45 years of sea floor exploration. It summarizes the mineralogical and petrological composition of sea floor rocks, ocean floor volcanism in relation to the geological setting and the discovery of hydrothermal activity. In ... Read more
Reviews for Sea Floor Exploration
“This book can serve as text for students learning about sea floor exploration, but it could also serve students and researchers interested in physical geography, mineraology, petrology, oceanography, surveying and mapping and marine sciences. … This book will help you to learn, explore, understand and appreciate a large part of the world that you rarely get a chance to see ... Read more