Sedimentary Geology: An Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy - Rilegato

Prothero, Donald R.; Schwab, Fred L.

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ISBN 10: 0716739054 ISBN 13: 9780716739050

Casa editrice: W H Freeman & Co, 2003

Riassunto

An accessible and engaging introductory text for geology majors, the book covers both sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy. Sedimentary Geology utilizes important current research in tectonics and sedimentation and focuses on crucial geological principles. The book covers a wide range of topics, including trace fossils, mudrocks, diagentetic structures, and seismic stratigraphy. Contributions from chemistry, physics, and structure are drawn upon throughout the book.

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L'autore

DONALD R. PROTHERO, Occidental College, USA.

FREDERIC SCHWAB, Washington and Lee University, USA.

Contenuti

PART I: SEDIMENTARY PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS
Sedimentary Rocks: An Introduction
Weathering
Clastic Transport and Fluid Flow
Sedimentary Structures
PART II: SILICICLASTIC SEDIMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS
Sandstones and Conglomerates
Mudrocks
Siliciclastic Diagenesis
Terrestrial Sedimentary Environments
Coastal Environments
Siliciclastic Marine and Pelagic Environments
PART III: BIOGENIC, CHEMICAL AND OTHER NON-SILICICLASTIC SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
Carbonate Rocks
Carbonate Environments
Other Biogenic Sedimentary Rocks
Chemical and Non-Epiclastic Sedimentary Rocks
PART IV: STRATIGRAPHY
Lithostratigraphy
Biostratigraphy
Geophysical and Chemostratigraphic Correlation
Geochronology and Chronostratigraphy
Sedimentary Rocks in Space and Time
APPENDICES
North American Stratigraphic Code (1983)
Geologic Time Scales
References
Index

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W H Freeman & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0716739054
• ISBN 13: 9780716739050
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 557
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile