Higgins Michael D.. (2009). Greek islands geology. Dans Rosemary G. Gillespie et David A. Clague (dir.), Encyclopedia of Islands. (p. 392-396). Encyclopedias of the Natural World. Berkeley, California, United States : University of California Press.
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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.
Type de document: | Chapitre de livre |
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Date: | 2009 |
Lieu de publication: | Berkeley, California, United States |
Sujets: | Sciences naturelles et génie > Sciences naturelles > Sciences de la terre (géologie, géographie) |
Département, module, service et unité de recherche: | Départements et modules > Département des sciences appliquées > Unité d'enseignement en sciences de la Terre |
Éditeurs: | Gillespie, Rosemary G. Clague, David A. |
Mots-clés: | Iles, Grèce, géologie |
Déposé le: | 10 juill. 2018 15:18 |
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Dernière modification: | 10 juill. 2018 15:18 |
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