Geodynamic Processes and our Living Environment

Author: Yang Wencai
Language: English
Published on: 2001-01
Paperback

Chapter1 Geophysics and Geodynamic Systems
1. About Geophysical System
2. Kinetics of the Earth
3. About Plate Tectonics and Plume Tectonics
4. The Contents in the Topic
5. Energies for the Dynamic Earth
6. Driving Forces of Plate Tectonics
7. Geophysics and Sustainable Development of the Society

Chapter2 Continents on the Move
1. The Continents
2. Continental Drifting
3. Subduction
4. Continental Uplifting
5. Intracontinental Subduction
6. Continental Growth

Chapter3 Tectonic Processes
1. Introduction to Plate Tectonics
2. Seafloor Spreading
3. Continental Drifting
4. Subduction and Collision
5. Rifting
6. Hot spots and Mantle Plumes
7. Plume Tectonics

Chapter4 Interaction of Tectonics and Surface
1. Introduction to Surface Processes
2. Weathering, Erosion and Mountain Building
3. Formation of Basins and Extension of the Lithosphere
4. The Hydrologic Cycle, Ground water and Rivers
5. Glaciation and Gravitational Isostasy
6. Earthquakes and Crustal Deformation
7. Volcanoes and Volcanic Activity

Chapter5 Geologic Processes and Human Activities
1. Introduction
2. Mass Movement and Mass-wasting Problems
3. Mining and Its Effect on Our Environment
4. Farming and Fishing and Their Effects on Lakes and Seas
5. Solid Wastes and Their Effects on Our Environment
6. Exploitation of Underground Water
7. Protecting Our Natural Resources

Chapter6 Fluid Dynamics of the Earth
1. The Fluid Systems of the Earth
2. Hydrology and Fluid Water
3. Fluid Dynamics and Geo-dynamo of the Outer Core
4. Transportation of Hot Liquid in the Crust and Mantle
5. Mantle Convection Systems

Chapter7 Sea Shore
1. Definition and Progress of Epistemology
2. The Characteristic Nature of Sea Shore