Fractals and chaos in geology and geophysics
Language: English Publication details: United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1997. Edition: 2nd edDescription: xii, 398p.; 23cmsISBN: 9780521561648Subject(s): Geology and Mathematics | Geophysics and Mathematics | Chaotic behavior in systemsDDC classification: 550.151474 T87, 2| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Now in a greatly expanded second edition, this book relates fractals and chaos to a variety of geological and geophysical applications and introduces the fundamental concepts of fractal geometry and chaotic dynamics. In this new edition, Turcotte expands coverage of self-organized criticality and includes statistics and time series to provide a broad background for the reader. Topics include drainage networks and erosion, floods, earthquakes, mineral and petroleum resources, fragmentation, mantle convection, and magnetic field generation. The author introduces all concepts at the lowest possible level of mathematics consistent with their understanding, so that the reader requires only a background in basic physics and mathematics. He includes problems for the reader to solve. This book will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in complex natural phenomena.