The world of mineral deposits : a beginner's guide to economic geology

The world of mineral deposits : a beginner's guide to economic geology / Florian Neukirchen, Gunnar Ries.

This vivid introduction to economic geology not only describes the most important deposit types, but also the processes involved in their formation. Magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary processes as well as weathering and alteration are explained in the framework of plate tectonics and the history...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Neukirchen, Florian
Other Authors: Ries, Gunnar
Format: eBook
Language:English
German
Published: Cham : Springer, 2020.
Subjects:
Geology, Economic.
Mines and mineral resources.
Geology, Economic
Mines and mineral resources
Online Access:Click for online access
Description
Summary:This vivid introduction to economic geology not only describes the most important deposit types, but also the processes involved in their formation. Magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary processes as well as weathering and alteration are explained in the framework of plate tectonics and the history of the Earth. The chapter about fossil fuels includes unconventional deposits and the much-debated fracking. Other topics covered are exploration, mining and economic aspects like commodity prices.
Physical Description:1 online resource (378 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783030343460
3030343464
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

Similar Items