Mid-Ocean Ridges: Dynamics of Processes Associated with the Creation of New Oceanic Crust [Hardcover]

J. R. Cann (Editor), H. Elderfield (Editor), A. S. Laughton (Editor)

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Publication Date: August 13, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0521585228 | ISBN-13: 978-0521585224

This book collects multidisciplinary chapters on the most important problems that arise at mid-ocean ridges. The mid-ocean ridge system is the longest continuous feature of the earth's surface. It is where the great majority of ocean floor is created and volumes of seafloor volcanism vastly exceed those on land. It provides the means for much of the heat loss from the interior of the earth. Chemicals as well as heat are extracted by flowing seawater through the rocks of the seafloor, leading to spectacular areas of hydrothermal venting, that affect ocean chemistry and global climate. The chapters range from studies of the mantle and magma generation within it, through tectonics of mid-ocean ridges, to the physical, chemical and biological dynamics of hydrothermal systems. The book will be of importance to specialists and researchers wishing to become informed of the latest developments in the science of mid-ocean ridges. It will prove especially useful for new scientists entering the field.

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' ... this is a historic document that also contains some potentially timeless gems - and so I recommend it.' C. R. German, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology

'The papers in the book span a huge range of subjects ... each providing up-to-date yet relatively accessible overviews of their particular aspect of the science of mid-ocean ridges. The papers appear uniformly excellent, and some ... are likely to become classic works'. C. J. MacLeod, Geoscientist

Book Description

This book collects together multidisciplinary chapters on the most important problems that arise at mid-ocean ridges, the longest continuous feature of the earth's surface. The chapters range from studies of the mantle and magma generation within it, through tectonics of mid-ocean ridges, to the physical, chemical and biological dynamics of hydrothermal systems. The book will be of importance to specialists and researchers wishing to become informed of the latest developments in the science of mid-ocean ridges. It will prove especially useful for new scientists entering the field.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (August 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521585228
• ISBN-13: 978-0521585224
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,354,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Toast To The Upper Crust!, October 18, 2001

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This review is from: Mid-Ocean Ridges: Dynamics of Processes Associated with the Creation of New Oceanic Crust (Hardcover)

New ocean crusts are a topic which most certainly concerns all of us, particularly in these times of crustular uncertainty. Add into the pudding the unique element of Mid-Ocean ridges, and you've got a subject which will be discussed over a cup of hot grog for decades to come. Let's not forget that were it not for oceans, crusts and ridges, there would simply be nothing out there separating the continents, and then undesirables would simply be able to walk over here and plunder us. Let us all do our homework and learn how to nurture our crusts, so that our oceans never go away when we need them most!