Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis

ISBN-13: 9783642085062 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 616 str.

Andrew D. Miall

Opis

Review of the second edition "For geologists and geophysicists studying sedimentary fill of basins, this volume is a valuable addition to their shelves. The book is packed with informationincludes numerous lists of references, and is up-to-date. As a source volume, this book is second to none. It is clear and well organized." GEOPHYSICS

Spis treści

1 Introduction.- 2 The Stratigraphic-Sedimentologic Database.- 3 Stratigraphic Correlation.- 4 Facies Analysis.- 5 Basin-Mapping Methods.- 6 Sequence Stratigraphy.- 7 Tectonism and Sedimentation: Principles and Models.- 8 Regional and Global Stratigraphic Cycles.- 9 Sedimention and Plate Tectonics.- 10 Conclusions.- Author Index.