{"product_id":"geology-of-the-alps-paperback-softback-9781118708125","title":"Geology of the Alps (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118708125","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGeology of the Alps\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eO. Adrian Pfiffner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118708125, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 May 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.762 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The paperback price seems remarkable for a volume with so much in it.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Open University Geological Society Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alps, with their outstanding outcrop conditions, represent a superb natural laboratory for many geological processes, and have played a crucial role in the history of geology. This book gives an up-to-date and holistic overview of the key aspects of Alpine geology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter a brief presentation of the plate tectonic framework, the rock suites are discussed, starting with the pre-Triassic crystalline basement, followed by Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic sedimentary sequences. The lithological description of the rock types is supplemented by a discussion of their paleogeographic and plate tectonic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book goes on to describe the structure of the Alps (including the Jura Mountains and the Alpine foreland to the north and south) illustrated by numerous cross-sections. The evolution of the Alps as a mountain chain incorporates a discussion of the Alpine metamorphic history and a compilation of orogenic timetables. The final sections cover the evolution of Alpine drainage patterns and the region’s glacial history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReadership\u003c\/i\u003e: The book is essential reading for students and lecturers on Alpine courses and excursions, and all earth-scientists interested in the geology of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Alps in their Plate Tectonic Framework 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Older Mountain Chains in Europe 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Break-up of Pangaea and Opening of the Alpine Tethys 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Alpine System in Europe 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Structure of the Alps 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The pre-Triassic Basement of the Alps 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The pre-Triassic Basement in the Black Forest and Vosges 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The pre-Triassic Basement of the External Massifs 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Massifs in the Western Alps 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Massifs in the Central Alps 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Massifs in the Eastern Alps 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The pre-Triassic Basement of the Penninic Nappes 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 The pre-Triassic Basement of the Austroalpine Nappes 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 The pre-Triassic Basement of the Southern Alps 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Palaeozoic Sediments in the Eastern and Southern Alps 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Palaeozoic in the Carnic Alps 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Palaeozoic of the Greywacke Zone 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Palaeozoic of the Innsbruck Quartz Phyllite 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 The Variscan Orogen at the Close of the Palaeozoic 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Post-Variscan Sediments and Volcanics of the Permian 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe North Swiss Permo-Carboniferous Trough 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Permo-Carboniferous in the Helvetic Nappe Complex 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Permo-Carboniferous in the Penninic Nappe Complex 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Permo-Carboniferous in the Austroalpine Nappe Complex 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Permo-Carboniferous in the Southalpine Nappe System 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Alpine Domain in the Mesozoic 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Mesozoic Rock Suites 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe European Continental Margin 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOceanic Arms between the Baltic and Africa 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Adriatic Continental Margin 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Plate Tectonic Evolution 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriassic: Epicontinental Platforms 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJurassic: Opening up of Oceanic Arms 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCretaceous: Opening and Closing of Oceanic Arms 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Alpine Domain in the Cenozoic 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Cenozoic Sedimentary Sequences 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Late Cretaceous and Paleogene Flyschs 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Eocene–Oligocene Flyschs 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Oligocene–Miocene Molasse in the Northalpine Foreland Basin 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Oligocene–Pliocene Sediments in the Po Basin 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 The Jura Mountains 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Intramontane Basins 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Plutonic and Volcanic Rocks 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Tectonic and Palaeogeographical Evolution 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Tectonic Structure of the Alps 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 The Western Alps 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Jura Mountains 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Subalpine Chains of the Dauphinois 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Penninic Nappes and their Contact with the Adriatic Continental Margin 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 The Central Alps 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Jura Mountains 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Molasse Basin 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Helvetic Nappe System 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Penninic Nappe System 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Austroalpine Nappe System 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Southalpine Nappe System 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 The Eastern Alps 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Molasse Basin 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Helvetic Nappe System 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Penninic Nappe System 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Austroalpine Nappe System 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Southalpine Nappe System and Dolomites 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 The Deep Structure of the Alps 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Tectonic Evolution of the Alps 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Alpine Metamorphism 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional Distribution of Alpine Metamorphism 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-Pressure Metamorphism 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperature-Dominated Regional Metamorphism 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact Metamorphism 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Cretaceous Orogeny 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 The Cenozoic Orogeny 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Uplift and Erosion 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Latest Steps in the Evolution of the Alps 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Miocene and Pliocene Drainage Patterns 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Pleistocene Glaciations 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Recent Movements and Seismicity 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Rockslides, Creeping Slopes, Erosion by Modern Rivers 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 367\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Earth sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences%20%5BRB%5D%22\"\u003eRB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand 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