Geology Of The Nepal Himalaya: Regional Perspective Of The Classic Collided Orogen

This book addresses the geology of the entire Himalayan range in Nepal, i.e., from the Gangetic plain in the south to the Tethyan zone in the north. For the first time, the origin, use, and abuse of common Himalayan geological terms such as the Siwaliks, Lesser Himalaya, Main Boundary Thrust, Main Central Thrust, and Tethys are discussed.

• | By (Author): Megh Raj Dhital
• | Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
• | Publication Date: Mar 23, 2015
• | Country of Publication: Switzerland
• | Number of Pages: 498 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-10: 3319024957
• | ISBN-13: 9783319024950