Sedimentary Rocks in the Field
A Color Guide
- 1st Edition - March 30, 2005
- Latest edition
- Author: Dorrik A.V. Stow
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 1 9 0 9 - 6
Sediments and sedimentary rocks cover 70% of the Earth's surface, and make up a significant portion of the geological record. Understanding the processes (physical, chemical and… Read more
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Sediments and sedimentary rocks cover 70% of the Earth's surface, and make up a significant portion of the geological record. Understanding the processes (physical, chemical and biological) that lead to formation of sedimentary material is key in disciplines ranging from geology to environmental science to archaeology. But before interpretation must come observation and identification: Stow's Field Guide is a must-have for this distinctly visual process
Professor Stow has culled his extensive research experience into a succinct guide designed for students and professionals in geophysics, geochemistry, paleontology, soil sciences, environmental sciences and more. Sections on field techniques and reader-friendly descriptions also make this guide accessible to amateur geologists.
Professor Stow has culled his extensive research experience into a succinct guide designed for students and professionals in geophysics, geochemistry, paleontology, soil sciences, environmental sciences and more. Sections on field techniques and reader-friendly descriptions also make this guide accessible to amateur geologists.
* More than 400 color photographs and diagrams
* Extensive cross-referencing for ease of use in the field
* Examples from more than 30 countries
* Focus on economic applications
* Extensive cross-referencing for ease of use in the field
* Examples from more than 30 countries
* Focus on economic applications
Professionals and Students in geology, environmental sciences, ocean sciences, geochemistry and soil sciences; also for professionals in resource management, petroleum geology and more.
Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgemnets
1 Overview
2 Field Techniques
3 Principal Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks
4 Conglomerates
5 Sandstones
6 Mudrocks
7 Carbonate Rocks
8 Cherts and Siliceous Sediments
9 Phosphorites
10 Coal and Oil
11 Evaporites
12 Ironstones
13 Soils, Paleosols, and Duricrusts
14 Volvaniclastic Sediments
15 Interpretations and Depositional Environments
References and Key Texts
Metric-Imperial Conversions
Index
Appendices
– Stratigraphic Timescale
– Mapping Symbols
– Grain-Size Comparator Chart
– Sediment Description Checklist
– Wulff Stereonet
– Lambert Equal-Area Projection
Preface
Acknowledgemnets
1 Overview
2 Field Techniques
3 Principal Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks
4 Conglomerates
5 Sandstones
6 Mudrocks
7 Carbonate Rocks
8 Cherts and Siliceous Sediments
9 Phosphorites
10 Coal and Oil
11 Evaporites
12 Ironstones
13 Soils, Paleosols, and Duricrusts
14 Volvaniclastic Sediments
15 Interpretations and Depositional Environments
References and Key Texts
Metric-Imperial Conversions
Index
Appendices
– Stratigraphic Timescale
– Mapping Symbols
– Grain-Size Comparator Chart
– Sediment Description Checklist
– Wulff Stereonet
– Lambert Equal-Area Projection
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 30, 2005
- Language: English
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Dorrik A.V. Stow
Affiliations and expertise
School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, U.K.