Sedimentary rocks in the field

The geological field guide series

Maurice E. Tucker

244 pages (3^eme édition)

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Résumé

A large proportion of fieldwork involving the study of sedimentary rocks is unsupervised. This handy pocket-sized book has been written especially for use in the field. It describes how successful fieldwork can be accomplished, with particular emphasis on the precision and accuracy of recording detail.

The basic

keeps the handy pocket size for use in the field
has been completely revised and updated
has a new modern layout and improved illustrations
includes new sections on safety in the field, the use of GPS in sedimentary studies, core description, fossils as depth indicators and facies models

Sedimentary Rocks in the Field 3rd Edition discusses the various sedimentary rock-types, textures and structures as they can be recorded in the field. A chapter on fossils is included since these are important components of sedimentary rocks and can provide useful information. The concluding section deals briefly with facies identification and points the way towards facies interpretations and the identification of sequences and cycles.

This book will be of use to 2nd/3rd year undergraduates in areas of sedimentology, stratigraphy, field mapping and training. It is an ideal supplementary text for professional geologists, physical geographers, engineering geologists and civil engineers.

Introduction
Field Techniques
Sedimentary Rock Types
Sedimentary Rock Texture
Sedimentary Structures and Geometry of Sedimentary Deposits
Fossils in the Field
Palaeocurrent Analysis
What Next? Facies Analysis, Cycles and Sequences
References and Further Reading
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Maurice E. Tucker
Édition	3^eme édition
Nb. de pages	244
Format	11,5 X 18
Couverture	Broché
Poids	285g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780470851234
ISBN13	978-0-470-85123-4