Edited by
T.M. Kusky, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
Description
Recent developments have shown that many full and partial ophiolites are preserved in Precambrian cratons. This book provides a comprehensive
description and discussion of the field aspects, geochemistry, geochronology and structure of the best of these ophiolites. It also presents
syntheses of the characteristics of ophiolites of different ages, and an analysis of what the characteristics of these ophiolites mean
for the thermal and chemical evolution of the earth.
This title emphasizes new studies of Precambrian Geology that have documented
ophiolites, ophiolitic fragments, and ophiolitic melanges in many Precambrian terranes. Each chapter focuses on individual Precambrian
ophiolites or regions with numerous Precambrian ophiolites, and covers field aspects, petrology, geochemistry, geochronology, and other
descriptive aspects of these ophiolites, it also delves into more theoretical and speculative aspects about the interpretation of the
significance of these ancient ophiolites.
Included in series
Developments in Precambrian Geology
