Constellation, le dépôt institutionnel de l'Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Résumé

The geological diversity of the Greek islands reflects long and complex interactions between the Eurasian, Mediterranean (African), and Anatolian tectonic plates. The Mediterranean climate and common paucity of soil have augmented the influence of geology on the cultural development of these islands for the last 5000 years: The nature of the bedrock and water supply has controlled agriculture; exploitation of marble and metals have been important economic activities; volcanic eruptions and earthquakes have directly influenced the lives of the inhabitants. In turn, study of the geology of the islands has contributed much to our knowledge of geological processes elsewhere.