Earth Structure : An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics

In the revised Second Edition of “Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics,” While preserving the foundational structure of the First Edition, the authors have undertaken significant revisions in each chapter for the Second Edition. Notable enhancements and updates in the Second Edition comprise::

– **New Chapter:** Chapter 15, titled “Geophysical Imaging,” authored by Frederick Cook.
– **Expanded Insights:** Within Chapters 21 and 22, readers will find four new essays in the “Regional Perspectives” section, delving into discussions on the European Alps, the Altaids, the Appalachians, and the Cascadia Wedge.
– **Enhanced Illustrations:** The book has been enriched with new and updated illustrations, aiming to provide a clearer understanding of key concepts. The Second Edition now boasts 570 black & white figures.

This book shows how assemblages of structures relate to different geological settings in the context of plate tectonics. The book structures its content into self-contained chapters, which can be organized in diverse sequences based on instructor preferences. It adopts a conversational writing style and incorporates familiar analogies and field examples to enhance comprehension.

Maintaining a balanced approach, the Second Edition of “Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics” accentuates the connections between structural features across various scales – from the microscopic level to hand-specimens, outcrops, and expansive mountain ranges. The book effectively underscores how collections of structures align with diverse geological settings within the framework of plate tectonics.

Designed as self-contained modules, the chapters offer flexibility for instructors to arrange them in sequences as per their preferences. Adopting a conversational writing style, the book employs familiar analogies and real-world field examples to elucidate intricate concepts.

Popular features include:

• The book features self-contained chapters dedicated to deformation mechanisms, encompassing both brittle and plastic behaviors, as well as the outcomes of deformation (fractures, faults, folds, and fabrics).
• This design empowers instructors to establish a foundational comprehension of “how” deformation transpires, along with offering an in-depth account of the consequences of deformation.
• Furthermore, the book incorporates comprehensive chapters on distinct tectonic settings. This deliberate inclusion enables the book’s utility for either a condensed one-semester course that interrelates deformation with tectonic contexts or a sequential pair of courses—one concentrating on structural aspects and the other delving into tectonics. Such versatility empowers students to conveniently acquire a single resource.
• In addition, the publication offers essays that delve into “Regional Perspectives.” Written by specialists in the respective regions, these essays contribute tectonic analyses for eleven global regions.
• These discussions encompass diverse locales, including the European Alps, the Altaids, the Appalachians, and the Cascadia Wedge, thereby adding a comprehensive and specialized dimension to the content.