A team of geologists explores the major occurrences of igneous rock in Britain and Ireland. Draws on classical accounts and modern assessments in terms of crustal plate movements, geochemistry, and magma genesis. Arranged chronologically, and the changing pattern of magnetism is viewed in the perspective of the evolution of the British Isles. Includes an illustrated petrographic appendix, 24 tables of selected chemical analysis and a compilation of geochronological data.
| ISBN-13: | 9780471278108 |
| ISBN-10: | 0471278106 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication date: | 1982-04-08 |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 662 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 11.65352 Inches, Length: 8.07085 Inches, Weight: 4.40042674952 Pounds, Width: 1.5748 Inches |
| Author: | D. S. Sutherland |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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