Geology of the Himalayan Belt: Deformation, Metamorphism, Stratigraphy

Geology of the Himalayan Belt: Deformation, Metamorphism, Stratigraphy presents sophisticated metamorphic and igneous rock data across various Himalayan geographic sectors, capturing their petrography, metamorphism, structure, mineralization, and regional tectonic research.

With an east-west extension of about 3000 kilometers and numerous 8000 meter peaks, the Himalayas are the most spectacular mountain ranges on earth. Since the 19th century, they have provided a testing ground of global importance for the development of geodynamic concepts, from isostasy over continental collision, to more recently, feedback mechanisms between tectonics and climate.

This book collects the broad range of data that’s been gathered on the Himalayas over the past 50 years, providing a comprehensive analysis and interpretation on the available data that brings the scientific community a better understanding of the geological diversity and structure of the Himalayan belt, along with new techniques that have applications in a host of global geological settings.

Features a vast amount of geological research data collected in the Himalayas over the past half centuryAuthored by a recognized global expert on the geology of the Himalayan beltPresents analysis and interpretation techniques to aid scientists in conducting fieldwork and researchProvides the latest information on geodynamic concepts, from isostasy over continental collision, to more recently, feedback mechanisms between tectonics and climate

Chapter 1. Lithotectonic Subdivisions of the Himalaya

Chapter 2. Pakistan Himalaya

Chapter 3. Jammu-Kashmir Himalaya

Chapter 4. Himachal Himalaya

Chapter 5. Garhwal–Kumaon Himalaya

Chapter 6. Nepal Himalaya

Chapter 7. Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalaya

Chapter 8. Bhutan Himalaya

Chapter 9. Arunachal Himalaya

Chapter 10. Review of Previous Work

Chapter 11. Deformation, Metamorphism, and Tectonostratigraphy