The Geology of Indonesia

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This is the embryo of the online book about the geology of Indonesia. This wiki books means to be collaborated approach to acquire maximum knowledge available about the subject. This book is a collaborative approach of Indonesia geologists. Intended to compile the current technical knowledge on the geology of Indonesia. The subject is ranging from tectonics, structural geology, and stratigraphy. Because Indonesia is a vast region, the general geology for each region is described separately under the Regional Geology chapter.

The book also covers the geological application for the petroleum, natural resources and geological hazards. The geological hazard will also cover the recent development of earthquake, tsunami, and other hazards in Indonesia. Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire with extensive volcanic network which give rise to the recent earthquake.

[edit] Introduction

1. Preface
2. Introduction
3. Contributors

[edit] Tectonic

1. Plate Tectonic
2. Major Suture

[edit] Regional Geology

1. Sumatra
2. Natuna
3. Java & Java Sea
4. Kalimantan
5. Makassar Strait
6. Sulawesi Sea
7. Sulawesi
8. The lesser Sunda Islands
9. Halmahera
10. Banda Arc
11. Timor
12. Arafura Sea
13. Papua

[edit] Petroleum Geology

1. Sedimentary Basins
2. Exploration License
3. Petroleum Issues
4. Recent Development

[edit] Geological Hazards

1. Earthquake
2. Volcanoes
3. Tsunami
4. Landslides