The Dynamic Earth System, Third Edition

The third edition of this book, acquaints the students with the dynamic processes operating inside and on the surface of the earth. The book discusses the highly complicated dynamic mechanism of Plate Tectonics and the geochemical exchange of matter between the core, mantle and the crust, resulting in the formation of the crustal rocks and mineral deposits. It outlines the geological and radiometric methods of measuring the Geological Time Scale and characterizing the surface and subsurface geological record. It also deals with geoenvironmental hazards like earthquakes, global warming, fault failure, etc.