Rifting and Sediments in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf Regions

By: Najeeb M.A. Rasul and Ian C.F. Stewart

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Synopsis: Rifting and Sediments in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf Regions is a unique text that covers a wide range of topics related to the tectonics and geology of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf region. This book is a collection of invited and peer-reviewed chapters contributed by active researchers around the world.The topics covered in this book include tectonics, magmatism, and lithology, particularly in the Red Sea area. The book also delves into the sediments and evaporites of the Red Sea and Gulf. As the area around the Arabian Peninsula is prone to earthquakes, the seismic hazard estimated in the Red Sea region is also covered by several chapters. Each chapter presents new data and offers extensive lists of references for the reader to explore further.With the ongoing debates regarding the structure of the Red Sea, this book serves as an excellent resource for researchers and any individuals interested in the geology of these two unique seas.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781040015964
Related ISBNs:: 9781003321415, 9781040015933, 9781032342962
Publisher:: CRC Press
Date of Addition:: 05/08/24
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Najeeb M.A. Rasul and Ian C.F. Stewart
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Technology, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Najeeb M.A. Rasul
Edited by:: Ian C.F. Stewart