Precambrian geology of Finland : key to the evolution of the Fennoscandian shield /

Focusing on the Precambrian in the central part of the Fennoscandian Shield, the book combines the results from modern geological and geophysical research into a detailed petrologic, lithologic, and structural synthesis and interpretation of the Archean and Proterozoic of Finland. It will be of valu...

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Other Authors: Lehtinen, Martti, 1924-, Nurmi, Pekka A., Rämö, Tapani, 1959-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2005.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Developments in Precambrian geology ; 14.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Archean rocks / P. Sorjonen-Ward, E.J. Luukkonen
  • Layered mafic intrusions of the Tornio-Näränkävaara belt / M. Iljina, E. Hanski
  • Central Lapland greenstone belt / E. Hanski, H. Huhma
  • Paleoproterozoic mafic dikes in NE Finland / J. Vuollo, H. Huhma
  • Ophiolites / P. Peltonen
  • Karelian supracrustal rocks / K. Laajoki
  • Svecofennian supracrustal rocks / Y. Kähkönen
  • Svecofennian mafic-ultramafic intrusions / P. Peltonen
  • Proterozoic orogenic granitoid rocks / M. Nironen
  • Paleoproterozoic tectonic evolution / R. Lahtinen, A. Korja, M. Nironen
  • Rapakivi granites / O.T. Rämö, I. Haapala
  • Sedimentary rocks, diabases, and late cratonic evolution / J. Kohonen, O.T. Rämö
  • Kimberlites, carbonatites, and alkaline rocks / H.E. O'Brien, P. Peltonen, H. Vartiainen
  • Drift history of the shield / S. Mertanen, L.J. Pesonen
  • Paleoproterozoic carbon isotope excursion / J.A. Karhu
  • History of Finnish bedrock research / I. Haapala.