Springer - Geology of Afar (East Africa) Regional Geology Reviews

Explore the complex geological landscape of the Afar region with this comprehensive volume from Springer. As part of the Regional Geology Reviews series, this book summarizes 60 years of accumulated geological knowledge regarding this unique area of East Africa. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the Earth processes occurring along diverging plate boundaries. The text provides deep insights into the study of continental and oceanic lithosphere, as well as the underlying asthenosphere. Readers can examine the various margins and transitions that define the region, including magmatic, volcanic, tectonic, sedimentary, hydrothermal, and geodynamic processes. By focusing on the Afar triangle, a geological depression formed by the meeting of the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, and East African Rift Valley, this work highlights why the area remains a primary center for geological and geophysical research. It is an essential text for students and professionals interested in Earth sciences and plate tectonics.