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Mantle Dynamics provides an in-depth overview of the field of mantle dynamics in its present state. It surveys the physics and fluid dynamics of mantle convection, with theoretical, laboratory and computational methods. The volume also reviews the present understanding of convection in Earth's mantle, including energy sources and thermal evolution, upper-mantle flow, the fate of subducting slabs, hotspots and mantle plumes, and convective mixing and mantle geochemistry. * Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic in detail* Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research* Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding* Content suited for both the expert and non-expert

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Physics Applied physics

• Full title: Treatise on Geophysics, Volume 7
• Subtitle: Mantle Dynamics
• Author: David Bercovici
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 7000
• EAN: 9780444534569
• ISBN: 0444534563
• ID: 04079726
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Weight: 1150 g
• Dimensions: 260 × 193 × 23 mm
• Date of publishing: 13. August 2009

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