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Sea Floor Exploration, 2014 Scientific Adventures Diving into the Abyss Springer Oceanography Series

Langue : Anglais

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Couverture de l’ouvrage Sea Floor Exploration
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
Introduction.- The birth of planet Earth.- Man's penetration into the abysses.- Sea floor rocks.- Earth's mantle melting and volcanism.- Hydrothermal activity and metalliferous deposits.- Oceanic ridges: Sea floor creation.- Fracture zones.- Voyage to Antarctica region.- Hotspots.- 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. 

Describes the discoveries and progress in deep ocean earth science Summary of 45 years research on mid-ocean ridges, hotspots, fracture zones and hydrothermal systems Provides a historical perspective on sea floor exploration including the first manned-submersible project Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Ouvrage de 370 p.

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