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In this chapter we discuss the position, shape and the motion of rocks. In short: geodynamic processes measured in meters. This includes the discussion of strain and ventures therefore a bit into the field of structural geology. However, mostly we shall discuss processes like the elevation of mountain ranges, and the depth of the oceans, as well as the change of such parameters: kinematics. We begin with a consideration of the basics of strain. Our summary remains brief and the interested reader is referred to a number of excellent textbooks in the field of structural geology (Pollard and Fletcher 2006; Ramsay and Huber 1983; 1987; Ramsay and Lisle 2000; Twiss and Moores 1992; Pluijm and Marshack 1997).
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(2007). Kinematics: Morphology and Deformation. In: Geodynamics of the Lithosphere. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71237-4_4
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