Author:

Hékinian, R (Roger) 1935-  Search this

Physical description:

xv, 370 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm

Type:

Books

Date:

2013

C2013

Contents:

An overview of oceanographic exploration -- Our haven, planet Earth -- Diving into the abyss -- Sea floor rocks -- Earth's mantle melting and volcanism -- Hydrothermal activity and metgalliferous deposits -- Oceanic spreading ridges and sea floor cration -- Fracture zones and transform faults -- Hotspots -- Subduction zones -- Glossary

Topic:

Submarine geology  Search this

Ocean bottom  Search this

Underwater exploration  Search this

Abyssal zone  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_1023053