Description
Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides insights into the critical parameters of Earth's evolution, particularly in terms of thermal state, tectonics, and the atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere system, that control the metallogeny of the planet. World-class to giant mineral systems are described and interpreted in terms of their relationship to critical periods of change in tectonic regimes within the supercontinent cycle and evolution of the mantle lithosphere. Specific times of formation of highly anomalous giant mineral systems, such as the so-called Boring Billion, are discussed together with specific tectonic environments, such as craton edges and thick lithosphere margins.Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides an overview of how the evolution of Earth has dictated the nature and distribution of its mineral resources that are the foundation of our modern industries and provides insights into critical parameters for conceptual exploration targeting. Researchers, academicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and geologists in the fields of economic geology, geologic exploration, mineral systems, and earth evolution will find this to be a helpful textbook in understanding the timing and distribution of the world's major mineral deposits are related to critical parameters controlling earth evolution.- Draws together aspects of each book section through summary tables- Synthesizes data in each book section using summary diagrams/figures- Provides continuity between related sections of the book by providing end-of-chapter bullet-point conclusions
Table of Contents
1. Introduction2. Representative Examples of Mineral System Models3. Summary Mineral Systems Models for Relevant Systems4. The Critical Role of Subduction5. Mineral Systems, Tectonics, and the Supercontinent Cycle6. The Anomalous Boring Billion7. Paleoproterozoic Great Oxidation Event8. Cambrian Explosion of Life9. The Role of Craton and Thick Lithosphere Margins10. Implications for Global Exploration11. References
