Stevenson D. (Ed.) Evolution of the Earth, Volume 9: Treatise on Geophysics

Elsevier B.V., 2007, 320 Pages, ISBN: 0444534644Evolution of the Earth focuses on the formation of Earth. Topics include the differention of the core, mantle and crust; the formation of the ocean basins and continents; outgassing and volcanism; the initiation of plate tectonics, the origin and persistence of Earth's magnetic field; the growth of the inner core; changes in mantle convection through time; and the impact of life on the planet. The volume takes an interdisciplinary viewpoint that emphasizes the interplay of geophysics, other aspects of earth science and biological evolution. Some outstanding questions are identified and debated.Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic with in depth detail
Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research
Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding
Content suited for both the expert and non-expertEarth Formation and Evolution
The Composition and Major Reservoirs of the Earth Around the Time of the Moon-Forming Giant Impact
Formation of Earth’s Core
Magma Oceans and Primordial Mantle Differentiation
Water, the Solid Earth, and the Atmosphere: The Genesis and Effects of a Wet Surface on a Mostly Dry Planet
Plate Tectonics through Time
Mechanisms of Continental Crust Growth
Thermal Evolution of the Mantle
Thermal and Compositional Evolution of the Core
History of Earth Rotation
Coevolution of Life and Earth