Plate Tectonics: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Earth (Facts on File Science Library)
By Jon Erickson.
Description
For anyone who is interested in developments in the study of the Earth's structure, Plate Tectonics offers a full understanding of the theory that provides a single guiding principle to the earth's geological history. Beginning with a historical overview of plate tectonic theory in this century, the book describes in clear, non-technical language how plate tectonics work, how it affected evolution and extinction, and what the future holds. Coverage includes: - Seafloor Spreading - Mountain Building - The Rock Cycle - Tectonics and the Environment - Tectonics in Space - Continent...
ISBN(s)
0816045895, 9780816045891
