ABSTRACT

An integrated treatment of the principal fields of classical and applied geosciences of Central America, this authoritative two-volume monograph treats the region as a whole, exploring geology, earth resources and geo-hazards across political boundaries. It reviews the published literature, and supplements it with an abundance of information from o

chapter 2|22 pages

History of geology

chapter 3|48 pages

Geomorphology and physiographic provinces

chapter 4|32 pages

Volcanism and volcanic landforms

chapter 5|16 pages

Karst landscapes

chapter 6|14 pages

Glacial geology and geomorphology

chapter 7|16 pages

Coastal morphology and coral reefs

chapter 10|10 pages

Crustal structure

chapter 12|22 pages

Seismicity and neotectonics

chapter 13|50 pages

Stratigraphy and geologic history

chapter 16|10 pages

Vertebrate paleontology

chapter 17|14 pages

Invertebrate paleontology

chapter 18|18 pages

Micropaleontology

chapter 19|38 pages

Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks

chapter 20|26 pages

Oceanic igneous complexes

chapter 21|16 pages

Intrusive rocks

chapter 22|26 pages

Petrology and geochemistry of lavas

chapter 23|136 pages

Petrogenesis of ignimbrites

chapter 24|22 pages

Hydrogeology

chapter 25|18 pages

Water availability, use and valuation

chapter 30|22 pages

Petroleum geology

chapter 31|14 pages

Coal and peat resources

chapter 32|32 pages

Metallic mineral resources

chapter 33|52 pages

Industrial minerals

chapter 35|20 pages

Seismic hazard and microzonation

chapter 36|10 pages

Seismic monitoring

chapter 37|26 pages

Strong-motion monitoring

chapter 38|34 pages

Volcanic activity, hazards, and monitoring

chapter 39|28 pages

Volcano seismology

chapter 40|40 pages

Earthquake-induced landslides

chapter 41|10 pages

Earthquake triggered tsunamis