Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy : Pearson New International Edition

This concise treatment of the fundamental principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy highlights the important physical, chemical, biological and stratigraphic characteristics of sedimentary rocks. It emphasises the ways in which the study of sedimentary rocks is used to interpret depositional environments, changes in ancient sea level, and other intriguing aspects of Earth's history. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. Cover 1 Table of Contents 4 Origin and Transport of Sedimentary Materials 6 1. Weathering and Soils 8 2. Transport and Deposition of Siliciclastic Sediment 24 Physical Properties of Sedimentary Rocks 48 3. Sedimentary Textures 50 4. Sedimentary Structures 70 Composition, Classification, and Diagenesis of Sedimentary Rocks 104 5. Siliciclastic Sedimentary Rocks 106 6. Carbonate Sedimentary Rocks 140 7. Other Chemical/Biochemical and Carbonaceous Sedimentary Rocks 175 Depositional Environments 214 8. Continental (Terrestrial) Environments 218 9. Siliciclastic Marine Environments 255 10. Marginal-Marine Environments 285 11. Carbonate and Evaporite Environments 321 Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis 348 12. Lithostratigraphy 350 13. Seismic, Sequence, and Magnetic Stratigraphy 378 14. Biostratigraphy 421 15. Chronostratigraphy and Geologic Time 451 16. Basin Analysis, Tectonics, and Sedimentation 480 Appendix: Form and Roundness of Sedimentary Particles 508 Appendix: Paleothermometry 510 Appendix: Nomenclature of Global and Northern American Chronostratigraphic Units 513 Appendix: Web Sites Pertaining to Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 519 Bibliography 525 Index 558 A 558 B 558 C 558 D 559 E 559 F 560 G 560 H 560 I 561 J 561 K 561 L 561 M 561 N 561 O 562 P 562 Q 562 R 562 S 563 T 564 U 564 V 564 W 564 Y 565 Z 565 This concise treatment of the fundamental principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy highlights the important physical, chemical, biological and stratigraphic characteristics of sedimentary rocks. It emphasizes the ways in which the study of sedimentary rocks is used to interpret depositional environments, changes in ancient sea level, and other intriguing aspects of Earth’s history.