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Planetary Geology - Dominic Fortes, Claudio Vita-Finzi

Planetary Geology

An Introduction
Buch | Softcover
256 Seiten
2025 | 3rd Revised edition
Liverpool University Press (Verlag)
978-1-78046-104-5 (ISBN)
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In a dynamic treatment of planets of the Solar System from a unified perspective Planetary Geology deals with the origin of planetary bodies, the forces that fashion their surfaces, the rise and fall of icecaps and oceans, and the role of life in planetary history.
Planetary geology today extends far beyond the study of rocks, encompassing planetary origins, interiors, tectonics, atmospheres, oceans, and biology. It is not limited to the planets within our own solar system either. The past decade has witnessed groundbreaking missions to asteroids and comets, as well as the discovery of thousands of exoplanets orbiting distant stars.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate geological processes shaping planets both within and beyond our solar system. It introduces fundamental concepts while framing the latest developments in planetary science. With over 1,000 references from more than 170 journals, this fully updated 3rd edition:



Focuses on geological processes rather than a planet-by-planet approach, essential for understanding the common mechanisms linking planetary bodies across the universe.
Explains complex concepts in an accessible manner, avoiding undue reliance on mathematical formulas and equations.
Takes into account the increasing globalisation and commercialisation of space exploration and planetary science.

A best-selling student text, Planetary Geology serves as an approachable yet in-depth introduction to a field that can seem overwhelming in its scope. Throughout, authors Dominic Fortes and Claudio Vita-Finzi foster curiosity and critical thinking, driven by the belief that a deeper understanding of planetary processes will ultimately help us better understand Earth’s place in the universe.

Dominic Fortes was a former Research Fellow and Lecturer in Planetary Geology at University College London and Birkbeck, University of London, before joining the Crystallography group at the ISIS Facility as an instrument scientist. Claudio Vita-Finzi was a former Professor of Neotectonics at University College London before moving to the Earth Sciences Department at the Natural History Museum as Scientific Associate, where he works on solar history.

Chapter 1: Planetary Origins and Context Chapter 2: Orbits and Cycles Chapter 3: Planetary Interiors Chapter 4: Magnetic Fields Chapter 5: Gravity and Topography Chapter 6: Tectonics Chapter 7: Volcanism Chapter 8: Impacts and Impactors Chapter 9: Atmospheres Chapter 10: Oceans and Ice Caps Chapter 11: Sediments and Stratigraphy Chapter 12: Planetary Biology

Erscheint lt. Verlag 28.4.2025
Zusatzinfo col.illus.
Verlagsort Liverpool
Sprache englisch
Maße 260 x 200 mm
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Geowissenschaften Geologie
ISBN-10 1-78046-104-6 / 1780461046
ISBN-13 978-1-78046-104-5 / 9781780461045
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