Geology of the Himalaya

Published by Elsevier, Geology of the Himalaya, 2nd Edition provides a systematic examination of Himalayan lithotectonic subdivisions and tectonic evolution. Author B.K. Chakrabarti outlines scientific frameworks to support upper-level students, postgraduates, and academics in Earth and Planetary Sciences. The book clarifies fundamental processes driving mountain-building phenomena and regional crustal architecture across the active collision zone.

The thematic progression connects petrological data with large-scale structural models. Early sections detail petrography and metamorphism alongside igneous rock data, establishing physical rock characteristics and mineral associations. Subsequent chapters focus on Cenozoic orogeny and regional tectonic evolution, illustrating how continental collision dynamics shaped the mountain range over geological time scales.

A primary feature of this edition is its synthesis of geological research data gathered across the Himalayan range throughout the past 50 years. This extensive dataset offers useful empirical grounding for university instruction and scientific investigations in Earth and Planetary Sciences.