Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth

Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth is a comprehensive book that examines Precambrian cratons and supercontinents, discussing Earth's tectonic evolution, paleoenvironments, and methodologies. It combines state-of-the-art paleomagnetic and geochronologic data to reconstruct the paleogeography of the Earth and provides an ideal reference for geoscientists and geographers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 662 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth is a comprehensive exploration of Precambrian cratons and supercontinents. Through intricate maps detailing drift histories and paleogeography of each continent, this book delves into various aspects of Earth's tectonic evolution before the formation of Pangea. It examines topics such as plate kinematics, orogenic development, and paleoenvironments. Additionally, the book discusses the methodologies employed, primarily paleomagnetism and tectonostratigraphy, and addresses geophysical topics related to mantle dynamics and geodynamo evolution over billions of years. Presented in a clear and organized manner, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of Precambrian cratons, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art paleomagnetic and geochronologic data to reconstruct the paleogeography of the Earth in the context of significant climatic events like global glaciations. It serves as an invaluable reference for geoscientists and geographers seeking insights into Earth's tectonic evolution.

Weight: 1800g
Dimension: 276 x 216 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128185339