This edited volume dedicated to late Prof. P.S. Saklani addresses the
multidisciplinary themes pertaining to role of tectonism and magmatism
in Crustal Evolution and global distribution of metallic and non
metallic mineral deposits. It gives valuable information on geodynamic
evolution, structural, petrological, isotopic, metamorphic, geochemical
and geochronological attributes of continental and oceanic crust and is
challenging reassessments of the existing paradigms. It addresses the
implication of magmatism, metallogeny and application of
geochronological ages (U-Pb SHRIMP age, Lu-Hf isotopic system; detrital
zircons).
This book also advocates the role of tectonics in contamination of
ground water, and control on drainage pattern and geothermal systems. It
explores the vulnerability of earth towards natural hazards viz.
earthquakes, floods, cyclones, tsunami, volcanism, cyclones and drought.
This volume throws light on the applications of remote sensing, GIS
(Geographical Information System) and SRTM data for evaluation of the
morphometric and morphotectonic parameters and exploring the
susceptibility of river basins toward erosion and flood. It will be
beneficial to graduate and post-graduate students as well as
professionals and researchers.