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Planetary Tectonics Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

by Thomas R. Watters (Editor); Richard A. Schultz (Editor)


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This book describes the tectonic landforms resulting from major internal and external forces acting on the outer layers of solid bodies throughout the Solar System. It presents a detailed survey of tectonic structures at a range of length scales found on Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, the outer planet satellites, and asteroids. A diverse range of models for the sources of tectonic stresses acting on silicate and icy crusts is outlined, comparing processes acting throughout the Solar System. Rheological and mechanical properties of planetary crusts and lithospheres are discussed to understand how and why tectonic stresses manifest themselves differently on various bodies. Results from fault population data are assessed in detail. The book provides methods for mapping and analyzing planetary tectonic features, and is illustrated with diagrams and spectacular images returned by manned and robotic spacecraft. It forms an essential reference for researchers and students in planetary geology and tectonics.

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  • Title Planetary Tectonics
  • Author Thomas R. Watters (Editor); Richard A. Schultz (Editor)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 556
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date 2009-12-17
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780521765732 / 0521765730
  • Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.7 x 6.9 x 1.2 in (24.64 x 17.53 x 3.05 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
  • Library of Congress subjects Solar system, Geology, Structural
  • Dewey Decimal Code 551.809

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