Sedimentary Geology: An Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy - Couverture rigide

Prothero, Donald R.; Schwab, Fred

 
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Synopsis

This is an accessible introductory text for geology students, which encompasses both sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy. "Sedimentary Geology" utilizes important research in tectonics and sedimentation and focuses on crucial geological principles. The text 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. The second edition brings the text right up to date and includes new sections on peri-glacial environments and the use of palesols new research covering recent thoughts about aragonite/calcite seas new developments in organodiagenetic dolomite models and perspective on the effect of drastic historical changes in the earth and findings on these changes in the sedimentary record.

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À propos de l?auteur

DONALD R. PROTHERO, Occidental College, USA. FREDERIC SCHWAB, Washington and Lee University, USA.

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9781429231558: Sedimentary Geology: An Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1429231556 ISBN 13 :  9781429231558
Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2013
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