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2017 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Lithosphere Structure and Dynamics

Authors : Vincenzo Pasquale, Massimo Verdoya, Paolo Chiozzi

Published in: Geothermics

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the composition and the basic physical features, namely seismic wave velocity and discontinuities, density and elastic properties, of the lithosphere and underlying asthenosphere. It is shown how the lithospheric thickness can be inferred from the elevation of the Earth’s surface in regions in isostatic equilibrium. The fundamentals of global tectonics, the mechanisms which provide the energy dissipated in earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and orogenesis, and the forces which act on the plates are also briefly outlined.

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Metadata
Title
Lithosphere Structure and Dynamics
Authors
Vincenzo Pasquale
Massimo Verdoya
Paolo Chiozzi
Copyright Year
2017
Book
Geothermics

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-52083-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-52084-1

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52084-1_1