|aMarine geology & geophysics :|ba derivative of Encyclopedia of ocean sciences /|ceditor, Karl K. Turekian.
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|aMarine geology and geophysics
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|aDerivative of the Encyclopedia of ocean sciences
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|aLondon ;|aBurlington, MA :|bAcademic Press :|bimprint of Elsevier,|cc2010.
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|ax, 625 p. :|bill. (some col.), maps ;|c27 cm.
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|a"Materials in the work originally appeared in Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences (Elsevier Ltd., 2001) and Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, 2nd edition (Elsevier Ltd., 2009), edited by John H. Steele, Steve A. Thorpe and Karl K. Turekian"--T.p. verso.
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|aOcean basin. History of ocean sciences / H.M. Rozwadowksi -- Bathymetry / D. Monahan -- Geomorphology / C. Woodroffe -- Ice-induced gouging of the seafloor / W.F. Weeks -- Igneous provinces / M.F. Coffins, O. Eldholm -- Seamounts and off-ridge volcanism / R. Batiza -- Methods of ocean bottom exploration. Satellite altimetry / R.E. Cheney -- Satellite oceanography, history and introductory concepts / W.S. Wilson, E.J. Lindstrom, J.R. Apel -- Sonar systems / A.B. Baggeroer -- Vehicles for deep sea exploration / S.E. Humphris -- Manned submersibles, deep water / H. Hotta, H. Momma, S. Takagawa -- Platforms : autonomous underwater vehicles / J.G. Bellingham -- Deep submergences, science of / D.J. Fornari -- Convergent & divergent boundaries. Accretionary prisms / J.C. Moore -- Ocean margin sediments / S.L. Goodbred Jr. -- Hydrothermal vent deposits / R.M. Haymon -- Mid-ocean ridge geochemistry and petrology / M.R. Perfit -- Mid-ocean ridge tectonics, volcanism, and geomorphology / K.C. Macdonald -- Mid-ocean ridges : mantle convection and formation of the lithosphere / G. Ito, R. A. Dunn -- Volcanic helium / J.E. Lupton -- Geophysical measurements. Geophysical heat flow / C.A. Stein, R.P. Von Herzen -- Gravity / M. McNutt -- Seismic structure / A. Harding -- Mid-ocean ridge seismic structure / S.M. Carbotte -- Mid-ocean ridge seismicity / D.R. Bohnenstiehl, R.P. Dziak -- Seismology sensors / L.M. Dorman -- Tsunami / P. L-F. Liu -- Magnetics / F.J. Vine -- Geomagnetic polarity timescale / C.G. Langereis, W. Krijgsman -- Marine deposits. Acoustic measurement of near-bed sediment transport processes / P.D. Thorne, P.S. Bell -- Acoustics in marine sediments / T. Akal -- Clay mineralogy / H. Chamley -- Calcium carbonates / L.C. Peterson -- Benthic foraminifera / A.J. Gooday -- Coccolithophores / T. Tyrrell, J.R. Young -- Deep-sea drilling methodology / K. Moran -- Deep-sea drilling results / J.G. Baldauf -- Sediment chronologies / J.K. Cochran -- Deep-sea sediment drifts / D.A.V. Stow -- Biotrubation / D.H. Shull -- Methane hydrate and submarine slides / J. Mienert -- Turbulence in the benthic boundary layer / R. Lueck, L. St. Laurrent, J.N. Moum -- Sub-sea permafrost / T.E. Ostekamp -- Coastal environment. Land-sea global transfers / F.T. Mackenzie, L.M. Ver -- Beaches, physical processes affecting / A.D. Short -- Coastal topography, human impact on / D.M. Bush, O.H. Pilkey, W.J. Neal -- Sea level variations over geological time / M.A. Kominz -- Rocky shores / G.M. Branch -- Salt marshes and mud flats / J.M. Teal -- Glacial crustal rebound, sea levels and shorelines / K. Lambeck -- Waves on beaches / R.A. Holman -- Slides, slumps, debris flow, and turbidity currents / G. Shanmugam -- Coral reefs / J.W. McManus -- Manned submersibles, shallow water / T. Askew -- Human involvement. Maritime archaeology / R.D. Ballard -- Mineral extraction, authigenic minerals / J.C. Wiltshire -- Offshore sand and gravel mining / E. Garel, W. Bonne, M.B. Collins.