The Ross Orogen of the Transantarctic Mountains

by Edmund Stump

Overview

This book provides a detailed synthesis of the history of the Neoproterozoic Ross orogen. In doing so, it incorporates classical studies with discussions of the most recent and controversial research from the international community. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and a historical chronology of all expeditions that have worked on the Ross orogen in the Transantarctic Mountains, from the first sightings by Ross in 1840 right up to the present day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521019996
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/15/2005
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.63(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Northern Victoria Land; 3. Southern Victoria Land; 4. Central Transantarctic Mountains; 5. Queen Maud-Horlick Mountains; 6. Thiel Mountains; 7. Pensacola Mountains; 8. Synthesis.

Editorial Reviews

"...a professional, well-written, and interesting description of the Ross orogen....This beautiful and readable book will be of interest to geologists who are trying to gain an insight and understanding of the geology of the Ross orogen..." Christopher Kendall, The Leading Edge

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