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EXAMINATION OF THE PHYSICS OF THEORIES OF OROGENESIS

1953; Geological Society of America; Volume: 64; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1130/0016-7606(1953)64[127

1943-2674

Adrian E. Scheidegger,

Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis

Research Article| February 01, 1953 EXAMINATION OF THE PHYSICS OF THEORIES OF OROGENESIS ADRIAN E SCHEIDEGGER ADRIAN E SCHEIDEGGER IMPERIAL OIL LTD., PRODUCING DEPARTMENT, 300 NINTH AVE. WEST, CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information ADRIAN E SCHEIDEGGER IMPERIAL OIL LTD., PRODUCING DEPARTMENT, 300 NINTH AVE. WEST, CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA. Publisher: Geological Society of America Received: 02 Aug 1951 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2674 Print ISSN: 0016-7606 Copyright © 1953, The Geological Society of America, Inc. Copyright is not claimed on any material prepared by U.S. government employees within the scope of their employment. GSA Bulletin (1953) 64 (2): 127–150. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1953)64[127:EOTPOT]2.0.CO;2 Article history Received: 02 Aug 1951 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation ADRIAN E SCHEIDEGGER; EXAMINATION OF THE PHYSICS OF THEORIES OF OROGENESIS. GSA Bulletin 1953;; 64 (2): 127–150. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1953)64[127:EOTPOT]2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract This paper investigates the problem of the physical causes of the present shape and structure of the earth's surface features. A physical process, called orogenesis, is defined as the cause of the surface features of our planet. The several theories of this process are reviewed and criticized from the standpoint of a physicist.The properties of continuous matter which could give rise to orogenesis can be divided into yielding and flowing. Theories assuming yielding within the orogenetic shell thus form one large group, those assuming flowing form another. Before treating each group of theories, the physical background necessary for a consistent analysis is discussed.Finally, an outline is given of how much credit the different theories receive in literature. Only two theories are at all widely accepted, and a decision between these two theories can hardly be expected upon physical grounds until more specific data are known about the interior of the earth. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.