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Oxford University Press Plate Tectonics A Very Short Introduction by Peter Molnar
Plate tectonics caused a revolution in our understanding of the Earth. It has aided our understanding of why earthquakes and volcanoes are found in distinct locations, how oceans form and disappear, and how mountain ranges were built. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Molnar explores the history and significance of plate tectonics.A succinct and authoritative account of the nature and mechanisms of plate tectonicsExplains how data on plate tectonics is obtainedExplores the evolution of the concept of contiental drift and its impact on our understanding of the worldPart of the best selling Very Short Introduction series - over seven million copies sold worldwide