by David Bercovici (Author)
Provides an in-depth overview of the field of mantle dynamics. This title surveys the physics and fluid dynamics of mantle convection, with theoretical, laboratory and computational methods. It also reviews the present understanding of convection in Earth's mantle, including energy sources and thermal evolution, and upper-mantle flow.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 520
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Published: 13 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 0444534563
ISBN 13: 9780444534569