Geology of Siliciclastic Shelf Seas (Geological Society Special Publication No. 117)

Presents a selection of some of the recent research activities and developments in the field of continental shelf geology. The book is organised around four major themes: Stratigraphy and sedimentary geology of siliciclastic shelves; Modern siliciclastic shelves: architecture, sea level, tectonics and sediment supply; Nearshore and coastal environments; New techniques in continental shelf research. This volume will be of interest to research workers in the fields of marine geology, sedimentary geology and stratigraphy. Also available: Alluvial Fans: Geomorphology, Sedimentology, Dynamics (Geological Society Special Publication) - ISBN 1862391890 Coastal and Estuarine Environments: Sedimentology, Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology (Geological Society Special Publication, Number 175) - ISBN 1862390703 The Geological Society of LondonFounded in 1807, the Geological Society of London is the oldest geological society in the world, and one of the largest publishers in the Earth sciences.The Society publishes a wide range of high-quality peer-reviewed titles for academics and professionals working in the geosciences, and enjoys an enviable international reputation for the quality of its work.The many areas in which we publish in include:-Petroleum geology-Tectonics, structural geology and geodynamics-Stratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology-Volcanology, magmatic studies and geochemistry-Remote sensing-History of geology-Regional geology guides Past, Present And Future Interactions, Management Challenges And Research Needs In Coastal And Estuarine Environments / K. Pye And J. R. L. Allen -- Sedimentation Associated With Estuarine Frontal Systems / J. Mcmanus -- Processes Controlling Import Of Fine-grained Sediment To Tidal Areas: A Simulation Model / J. Bartholdy -- Relationship Between Current Measurements And Sonographs Of Subtidal Bedforms In The Macrotidal Tay Estuary, Scotland / R. W. Duck And S. F. K. Wewetzer -- Controls On Suspended Sediment Deposition Over Single Tidal Cycles In A Macrotidal Saltmarsh, Bay Of Fundy, Canada / D. Van Proosdij, J. Ollerhead And R. G. D. Davidson-arnott -- Patterns Of Flow And Suspended Sediment Concentration In A Macrotidal Saltmarsh Creek, Bay Of Fundy, Canada / L. E. Schostak, R. G. D. Davidson-arnott And J. Ollerhead / [et Al.] -- A Diagnostic Tool To Study Long-term Changes In Estuary Morphology / I. Townend And R. Dun --^ Marine Sand Supply And Holocene Coastal Sedimentation In Northern France Between The Somme Estuary And Belgium / E. J. Anthony -- Storm Surges And Erosion Of Coastal Dunes Between 1957 And 1988 Near Dunkerque (france), Southwestern North Sea / B. Vasseur And A. Hequette -- Erosion And Recycling Of Aeolian Dunes In A Rapidly Infilling Macrotidal Estuary: The Authie, Picardy, Northern France / E. J. Anthony And C. Dobroniak -- Lake Gravel Beach Sedimentological Variability, Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond, Scotland / L. R. Pierce -- Applications Of Ground-penetrating Radar (gpr) To Sedimentological, Geomorphological And Geoarchaeological Studies In Coastal Environments / A. Neal And C. L. Roberts -- Textural And Geochemical Evidence For The Provenance Of Aeolian Sand Deposits On The Aquitaine Coast, Sw France / S. E. Saye And K. Pye -- Post-reclamation Changes In Estuarine Mudflat Sediments At Bothkennar, Grangemouth, Scotland / B. F. Barras And M. Paul --^ The Use Of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mri) To Assess Impact Of Oil-related Waste On Estuarine Sediments And Sediment Dynamics / A. D. Reeves And J. A. Chudek -- Sedimentological Controls On The Erosion And Morphology Of Saltmarshes: Implications For Flood Defence And Habitat Recreation / S. Crooks And K. Pye -- Vertical Accretion Versus Elevational Adjustment In Uk Saltmarshes: An Evaluation Of Alternative Methodologies / D. R. Cahoon, J. R. French And T. Spencer / [et Al.] -- Holocene Coastal Lowlands In Nw Europe: Autocompaction And The Uncertain Ground / J. R. L. Allen -- Stratigraphic Architecture, Relative Sea-level, And Models Of Estuary Development In Southern England: New Data From Southampton Water / A. J. Long, R. G. Scaife And R. J. Edwards -- Recent Geological Evolution And Human Impact: Fraser Delta, Canada / J. V. Barrie --^ How Anthropogenic Factors In The Back-barrier Area Influence Tidal Inlet Stability: Examples From The Gulf Coast Of Florida, Usa / R. A. Davis, Jr. And P. L. Barnard -- Shoreline Change And Fine-grained Sediment Input: Isle Of Sheppey Coast, Thames Estuary, Uk / R. J. Nicholls, A. Dredge And T. Wilson -- Holocene Development Of The East Bank Of The Gironde Estuary: Geoarchaeological Investigation Of The Saint Ciers-sur-gironde Marsh / S. J. Mellalieu, L. Masse And D. Coquillas / [et Al.] -- Holocene Coastal Change In The North Isle Of Man: Stratigraphy, Palaeoenvironment And Archaeological Evidence / S. Gonzalez, J. Innes And D. Huddart / [et Al.] -- Coastal Development And Human Activities In Nw Germany / B. E. M. Petzelberger -- Intertidal Peats And The Archaeology Of Coastal Change In The Severn Estuary, Bristol Channel And Pembrokeshire / M. Bell -- Doggerland: The Cultural Dynamics Of A Shifting Coastline / B. J. Coles --^ Development-led Archaeology In Coastal Environments: Investigations At Queen-borough, Motney Hill And Gravesend In Kent Uk / A. Firth -- The Humber Estuary: Managing The Archaological Resource In A Dynamic Environment / R. Van De Noort And S. Ellis. Edited By K. Pye And J.r.l. Allen. This Book Arises From A Two Day International Conference Held At The Geological Society Of London In November 1998--pref. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Sequence And Systems Tract Interpretation Of Epicontinental Oligocene Deposits In Danish North Sea / O. Michelsen, M. Danielsen -- Foraminiferal Biostratigraphy Of Post-mid-miocene In Danish Central Trough, North Sea / P.b. Konradi -- Sequence Stratigraphy And Architecture On Ramp-type Continental Shelf : The Belgian Palaeogene / P. Jacobs, M. De Batist -- Tidal Sedimentation In Inner Hebrides Half Grabens, Scotland : The Mid-jurassic Bearreraig Sandstone Formation / D. Mellere, R.j. Steel -- Estuarine And Shallow-marine Sedimentation In Upper Cretaceous -- Lower Tertiary West-central Patagonian Basin (argentina) / L. Spalletti -- Late Quaternary Sedimentation And High-resolution Sequence Stratigraphy Of The East Texas Shelf / J.b. Anderson, K. Abdulah, S. Sarzalejo [and Others] -- Quaternary Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy Of Western Mediterranean Passive And Tetonically Active Margins : The Role Of Global Versus Local Controlling Factors / G. Ercilla, B. Alonso -- Late Pleistocene-holocene High-resolution Sequence Analysis On The Alboran Sea Continental Shelf / F.j. Hernandez-molina, J. Rey. Late Quaternary Transgressive Large Dunes On The Sediment-starved Adriatic Shelf / A. Correggiari, M.e. Field, F. Trincardi -- Seismic Expression Of Depositional Sequences Associated With Expansion And Contraction Of Ice Sheets On The Northwestern Antarctic Peninsula Continental Shelf / P.j. Bart, J.b. Anderson -- Quaternary Erosion And Depositional Processes : Western Norwegian Fjords, Norwegian Channel And North Sea Fan / H.p. Sejrup, E.l. King, I. Aarseth [and Others] -- Detailed Survey Of The Western End Of The Hurd Deep (english Channel) : New Facts For A Tetonic Origin / G. Lericolais, P. Guennoc, J.-p. Auffret [and Others] -- The Sao Francisco Strandplain : A Paradigm For Wave-dominated Deltas? / J.m.l. Dominguez -- Evolution Of A Nearshore And Coastal Macrotidal Sand Transport System, Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada / J.v. Barrie, K.w. Conway -- Influence Of Inherited Geological Framework Upon A Hardbottom-dominated Shoreface On A High-energy Shelf: Onslow Bay, North Carolina, Usa / W.j. Cleary, S.r. Riggs, D.c. Marcy [and Others]. Nearshore Sediment Transport Processes Due To Moderate Hydrodynamic Conditions / V. Eitner, R. Kaiser, H.d. Niemeyer -- Radiometry As A Technique For Use In Coastal Research / R.j. Demeijer, I.c. Tanczos, C. Stapel -- Interdisciplinary Approach To The Evaluation Of Physical Parameters Of Shallow Marine Sediments / T. Missiaen, T.m. Mcgee, D. Pearks [and Others] -- Geophysics In Offshore Site Investigation : A Review Of The State Of The Art / A.m. Davis. Edited By M. De Batist & P. Jacobs. This Volume Emanated From A Three-day Conference Hosted By The Renard Centre Of Marine Geology Of The University Of Gent On 24-26 May 1994--pref. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In a world of increasingly rapid technological and economic development, sea-level rise, and possible global climate change, central tasks facing the coastal and estuarine manager are to predict and manage change, undertaken against a background of constantly moving goalposts. There is an urgent need for a much better framework of background environmental data and more effective and reliable management tools, founded on sound scientific understanding, which can provide necessary guidance and the basis for policy formulation. Although these needs have been recognized, and some progress has been made in the past few years, of which this volume is an example, an adequate suite of such tools and frameworks for environmental monitoring is still some way off. The broad selection of papers included in this volume reflects the wide range of research currently being undertaken in coastal and estuarine environments, but underlines the fact that there are still significant gaps in understanding and major needs for further research which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. This volume brings together the results of recent research of sedimentologists, geomorphologists, archaeologists, engineers and others, expounding their methods and concerns, and identifying further areas where future joint work might be fruitful. Readership Sedimentologists, Geomorphologists, Archaeologists, Engineering Geologists, Researchers and academics with an interest in coastal and estuarine environments and climate change. Also Coastal and Shelf Sediment Transport - Special Publication no 274 (Special Publication) - ISBN 186239217X Alluvial Geomorphology, Sedimentology, Dynamics (Geological Society Special Publication) - ISBN 1862391890 The Geological Society of London Founded in 1807, the Geological Society of London is the oldest geological society in the world, and one of the largest publishers in the Earth sciences. The Society publishes a wide range of high-quality peer-reviewed titles for academics and professionals working in the geosciences, and enjoys an enviable international reputation for the quality of its work. The many areas in which we publish in -Petroleum geology -Tectonics, structural geology and geodynamics -Stratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology -Volcanology, magmatic studies and geochemistry -Remote sensing -History of geology -Regional geology guides 'Alluvial fans are important sedimentary environments. They trap sediment delivered from mountain source areas, and exert an important control on the delivery of sediment to downstream environments, to axial drainages and to sedimentary basins. They preserve a sensitive record of environmental change within the mountain source areas. Alluvial fan geomorphology and sedimentology reflect not only drainage basin size and geology, but change in response to tectonic, climatic and base-level controls. One of the challenges facing alluvial fan research is to resolve how these gross controls are reflected in alluvial fan dynamics and to apply the results of studies of modern fan processes and Quaternary fans to the understanding of sedimentary sequences in the rock record. This volume includes papers based on up-to-date research, and focuses on three themes: alluvial fan processes, dynamics of Quaternary alluvial fans and fan sedimentary sequences. Linking the papers is an emphasis on the controls of fan geomorphology, sedimentology and dynamics. This provides a basis for integration between geomorphological and sedimentological approaches, and an understanding how fluvial systems respond to tectonic, climatic and base-level changes.' (Publisher)

alluvial Fans Are Important Sedimentary Environments. They Trap Sediment Delivered From Mountain Source Areas, And Exert An Important Control On The Delivery Of Sediment To Downstream Environments, To Axial Drainages And To Sedimentary Basins. They Preserve A Sensitive Record Of Environmental Change Within The Mountain Source Areas. Alluvial Fan Geomorphology And Sedimentology Reflect Not Only Drainage Basin Size And Geology, But Change In Response To Tectonic, Climatic And Base-level Controls. One Of The Challenges Facing Alluvial Fan Research Is To Resolve How These Gross Controls Are Reflected In Alluvial Fan Dynamics And To Apply The Results Of Studies Of Modern Fan Processes And Quaternary Fans To The Understanding Of Sedimentary Sequences In The Rock Record. This Volume Includes Papers Based On Up-to-date Research, And Focuses On Three Themes: Alluvial Fan Processes, Dynamics Of Quaternary Alluvial Fans And Fan Sedimentary Sequences. Linking The Papers Is An Emphasis On The Controls Of Fan Geomorphology, Sedimentology And Dynamics. This Provides A Basis For Integration Between Geomorphological And Sedimentological Approaches, And An Understanding How Fluvial Systems Respond To Tectonic, Climatic And Base-level Changes.