IGNEOUS AND TECTONIC PROCESSES IN THE OCEAN

Catalog description

Examines igneous and tectonic processes responsible for the formation and evolution of the ocean basins. Covers the dynamics of submarine volcanism, plate tectonics and their effect on controlling seafloor morphology and evolution. Explores the formation and evolution of oceanic crust; transform faults and fracture zones; seamount and ocean island formation; subduction zones, and hydrothermal processes. Applies common geophysical and geochemical tools to problems in marine geology.