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Author: Freysteinn Sigmundsson

Iceland Geodynamics Crustal Deformation and Divergent Plate Tectonics Springer Praxis Books Geophysical Sciences 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

• 1.1 Iceland's Unique Tectonic Setting

• 1.2 A Natural Laboratory for Plate Tectonics

• 1.3 The Role of the Iceland Mantle Plume

• 1.4 Geodynamic Observatories and Data

• 1.5 Structure of the Book

Chapter 2: Plate Tectonic and Geological Framework

• 2.1 Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Divergent Plate Boundaries

• 2.2 The North Atlantic Igneous Province

• 2.3 The Tjornes Fracture Zone and South Iceland Seismic Zone

• 2.4 Active Volcanic Zones and Rift Segments

• 2.5 Plate Kinematics and Spreading Rates

Chapter 3: Mantle Plume - Mid-Ocean Ridge Interaction

• 3.1 The Concept of a Mantle Plume

• 3.2 Evidence for the Iceland Plume

  • 3.2.1 Geochemical Signatures

  • 3.2.2 Seismic Tomography

• 3.3 Plume-Ridge Interaction and its Influence on Magmatism

• 3.4 Melt Generation and Accumulation beneath Iceland

Chapter 4: Crustal Structure of Iceland

• 4.1 Seismic Imaging of the Crust and Upper Mantle

• 4.2 Crustal Thickness and Composition

• 4.3 Magmatic Intrusions and Seismically Active Structures

• 4.4 The Role of Magma Reservoirs and Shallow Magma Chambers

• 4.5 Geothermal Systems and Their Relationship to Crustal Structure

Chapter 5: Crustal Deformation and the Spreading Cycle

• 5.1 Geodetic Techniques for Measuring Deformation

  • 5.1.1 GPS (Global Positioning System)

  • 5.1.2 InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar)

• 5.2 Inter-seismic and Co-seismic Deformation

• 5.3 The Spreading Cycle in Rift Zones

  • 5.3.1 Magma Accretion Events

  • 5.3.2 Rifting Episodes and Fissure Swarms

• 5.4 Aseismic and Transient Deformation

Chapter 6: Volcano Dynamics and Unrest

• 6.1 Monitoring Volcanic Systems

  • 6.1.1 Seismicity and Tremor

  • 6.1.2 Gas Emissions

  • 6.1.3 Ground Deformation

• 6.2 Dynamics of Magma Intrusion and Dyke Propagation

• 6.3 Caldera Collapse and Inflation Cycles

• 6.4 Case Studies of Volcanic Eruptions (e.g., Eyjafjallajökull, Bárðarbunga)

Chapter 7: Seismicity and Faulting

• 7.1 Seismotectonic Regimes of Iceland

• 7.2 Earthquake Mechanisms and Faulting Styles

  • 7.2.1 Normal Faulting in Rift Zones

  • 7.2.2 "Bookshelf Faulting" in Transform Zones

• 7.3 Microseismicity and Seismic Swarms

• 7.4 Tectonic Triggering and Stress Transfer

Chapter 8: Glacial Isostasy and Vertical Movements

• 8.1 The Effects of Glacial Unloading

• 8.2 Post-Glacial Rebound and Uplift Rates

• 8.3 The Link between Ice Mass Changes and Volcanic Activity

• 8.4 Sea Level Change and its Geodynamic Implications

Chapter 9: The Icelandic Geodynamic Outlook

• 9.1 The Future of Crustal Deformation Studies in Iceland

• 9.2 Integrating Geodetic, Seismic, and Volcanic Data

• 9.3 Societal Implications: Hazard Assessment and Mitigation

• 9.4 A Glimpse into the Future of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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