Isostasy and Flexure of the Lithosphere

Isostasy is a concept that has long perplexed students of geology and geophysics, and this fully updated edition provides the tools to better understand it using a simplified mathematical treatment, geological examples, and an extensive bibliography. It also explores the role of flexure in landscape evolution and dynamic topography and discusses lithosphere memory, inheritance, and new NASA mission topography and gravity data.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 520 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Isostasy, a fundamental concept in geology and geophysics, has long captivated the minds of scholars. This extensively revised edition equips readers with the necessary tools to comprehend isostasy in a more simplified and accessible manner. It begins by tracing the origins of local and regional isostasy models, delving into the theoretical underpinnings, and presenting comprehensive observational evidence. Furthermore, it explores the role of flexure in landscape evolution and dynamic topography, discussing lithosphere memory, inheritance, and recent advancements in NASA mission topography and gravity data. The book concludes with a thoughtful examination of flexure's significance in understanding the evolution of Earth's surface features and neighboring planets. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology and geophysics, as well as researchers in gravity, geodesy, sedimentary basin formation, mountain building, and planetary geology, this comprehensive text offers a deep understanding of isostasy's complexities.

Weight: 1144g
Dimension: 170 x 244 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009278928
Edition number: 2 Revised edition