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320 pages
210
x 148 mm page size
424
colour photos
47
colour diagrams
30
tables
Softcover
edition:
ISBN: 978-1-874545-69-9
Price
£19.95
Hardcover
edition:
ISBN: 978-1-874545-68-2
Price: £39.95
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Dorrik
A. V. Stow
Southampton
Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, UK
Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental
field work and data collection remain the basis of the science.
This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description
of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist
know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data.
The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary
rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings.
The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock
and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting
safety in the field. The author goes on to describe the main field
techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal
characteristics of sedimentary rocks. There is a chapter on each
of the main rock types and on how to interpret facies and their
features in terms of depositional environments and economic significance.
This book will be of value to students, amateur enthusiasts and
professional geologists.
Contents:
Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Introduction, 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, 11. Evaporites, 12. Ironstones,
13. Soils, palesols and duricrusts, 14. Volcaniclastic sediments,
15. Interpretation: depositional environment and economic significance.
Index.
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