Global Sedimentology of the Ocean: An Interplay between Geodynamics and Paleoenvironment (Volume 3) (Developments in Marine Geology, Volume 3)

This book provides an update of synthetic information in marine sedimentology, associating generalities to case studies. New information is replaced in a context of plate tectonics and evolution of ocean systems at geological scale. Besides general information, the book insists on the relationships between plate tectonics and sedimentation, as well as on the formation and evolution of sediment series and their potential as archives of past environments. * complete update of synthetic information in marine sedimentology.* association of information on the origin and transport of sediment particles, the evolution of sediment series and their role as archives of past environments. Content: Global Sedimentology of the Ocean: An Interplay between Geodynamics and Paleoenvironment Page iii Copyright page Page iv Preface Page ix Part 1: Generalities Page 1 Chapter One Introduction Review Article Pages 3-22 Christian M. Robert Chapter Two Generalities: Geodynamics of the Ocean Review Article Pages 23-87 Christian M. Robert Part 2: Major Types of Sedimentary Basins in Oceans History Page 89 Chapter Three Rift Systems Review Article Pages 91-118 Christian M. Robert Chapter Four Intraplate Basins Review Article Pages 119-139 Christian M. Robert Chapter Five Crustal Fissure Systems Review Article Pages 141-174 Christian M. Robert Chapter Six Mature Oceans in a Context of Plate Divergence Review Article Pages 175-237 Christian M. Robert Chapter Seven Aulacogens Review Article Pages 239-248 Christian M. Robert Chapter Eight Oceans in a Context of Plate Convergence Review Article Pages 249-298 Christian M. Robert Chapter Nine Basins in a Context of Plate Collision Review Article Pages 299-326 Christian M. Robert Part 3: Formation and Transformation of Oceanic Sediments Page 327 Chapter Ten Terrigenous Sediments Review Article Pages 329-363 Christian M. Robert Chapter Eleven Biogenic Sediments Review Article Pages 365-413 Christian M. Robert Chapter Twelve Organic Sediments Review Article Pages 415-450 Christian M. Robert Chapter Thirteen Hydrogenous Sediments Review Article Pages 451-477 Christian M. Robert Subject Index Pages 479-487 A great deal of information has been gained during the past 20 years about the deep ocean. This book synthesizes new information in marine sedimentology, applying concepts to case studies, and integrating the information in a context of plate tectonics, global circulation, and sedimentary processes. The potential of sediment series as archives of past environments is highlighted.

* complete update of synthetic information in marine sedimentology.
* association of information on the origin and transport of sediment particles, the evolution of sediment series and their role as archives of past environments. "This book provides an update of synthetic information in marine sedimentology, associating generalities in case studies. New information is replaced in a context of plate tectonics and evolution of ocean subsystems at geological scale. Besides general information, the book insists on the relationships between plate tectonics and sedimentation, as well as on the formation, transport and diagenetic alteration of sediment particles with reference to environmental conditions."--Jacket