{"product_id":"salt-in-the-earth-sciences-webster-mohriak-9781394307036","title":"Salt in the Earth Sciences: Basin Analysis and Salt Tectonics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive review of giant salt basins, salt tectonic events, and their global implications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalt is formed when water rich in evaporite minerals accumulates on the Earth's surface and then evaporates. Over time, pressure and tectonics change the structure and shape of salt layers. Recent technological advances have improved the interpretation and modeling of subsurface salt structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalt in the Earth Sciences: Basin Analysis and Salt Tectonics \u003c\/i\u003epresents a global overview of giant salt basins formed under diverse tectonic settings, connecting salt deposition with tectonic events, climate change, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStratigraphic and structural features of giant salt basins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTheories for the origin of salt giants and their deep crustal architecture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccumulations of hydrocarbon resources in salt basins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal examples of giant salt basins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalt and shale tectonic models, including salt and mud diapirism, magmatism, and salt dissolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrelations with plate tectonics, climate changes, global glaciations, and major volcanic events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtreme environments associated with evaporite deposition on Earth and other planets of the solar system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Learn more about this book in a Q\u0026amp;A with the author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse the other volume in this set, \u003ci\u003eSalt in the Earth Sciences: Evaporite Rocks and Salt Deposition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Webster Mohriak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394307039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394307036\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Geophysical Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Webster Mohriak","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49082744307967,"sku":"9781394307036","price":231.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/salt-in-the-earth-sciences-webster-mohriak-9781394307036","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}