{"product_id":"9780128020609","title":"Geology of the Himalayan Belt: Deformation, Metamorphism, Stratigraphy","description":"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeology of the Himalayan Belt: Deformation, Metamorphism, Stratigraphy presents sophisticated metamorphic and igneous rock data across various Himalayan geographic sectors, capturing their petrography, metamorphism, structure, mineralization, and regional tectonic research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an east-west extension of about 3000 kilometers and numerous 8000 meter peaks, the Himalayas are the most spectacular mountain ranges on earth. Since the 19th century, they have provided a testing ground of global importance for the development of geodynamic concepts, from isostasy over continental collision, to more recently, feedback mechanisms between tectonics and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book collects the broad range of data that’s been gathered on the Himalayas over the past 50 years, providing a comprehensive analysis and interpretation on the available data that brings the scientific community a better understanding of the geological diversity and structure of the Himalayan belt, along with new techniques that have applications in a host of global geological settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a vast amount of geological research data collected in the Himalayas over the past half century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored by a recognized global expert on the geology of the Himalayan belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents analysis and interpretation techniques to aid scientists in conducting fieldwork and research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the latest information on geodynamic concepts, from isostasy over continental collision, to more recently, feedback mechanisms between tectonics and climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071509741808,"sku":"9780128020609","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780128020609_p0.jpg?v=1763639750","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780128020609","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}