Dyke Swarms of the World: A Modern Perspective

Dyke Swarms of the World: A Modern Perspective
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 501
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ISBN-10 : 9789811316661
ISBN-13 : 981131666X
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Book Synopsis Dyke Swarms of the World: A Modern Perspective by : Rajesh K. Srivastava

Download or read book Dyke Swarms of the World: A Modern Perspective written by Rajesh K. Srivastava and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-19 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuing the tradition of International Dyke Conference, this book is largely based on contributions from the IDC7 but also includes some chapters by invitation. It focuses on mafic dyke swarms and related associations: e.g. links with sills, kimberlites, syenites, carbonatites, and volcanics, discussing the following themes: (i) regional maps/reviews of dyke swarms and related units, (ii) the role of giant dyke swarms in the reconstruction of supercontinents/paleocontinents, (iii) mapping of dykes using remote sensing techniques, (iv) geochronology of dyke swarms, (v) petrology, geochemistry and petrogenesis of dykes, (vi) emplacement mechanism of dykes, (vii) dyke swarms and planetary bodies, and (viii) links to mineralization and resources.


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