Principles of Sedimentology & StratigrapThis 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. Features Comprehensive yet concise coverage of all aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphy enables students to obtain complete information on both topics without purchasing additional texts
• Current coverage of important topics and recent findings saves instructors time by eliminating the need for supplementary materials. • Numerous illustrations, photos, and diagrams throughout the text provide students with visual representation of concepts to help their understanding. • Extensive references provide students with the most authoritative sources available to conduct in-depth research projects, further investigations, and term papers
• Additional readings at the end of each chapter encourage students to conduct further investigations outside of the classroom. • Photomicrographs provide students with essential visual references for understanding the makeup of sedimentary rocks at the microscopic scale.Structural GeologyThe primary objective of this book is to present the basic concepts of structural geology to undergraduate students. A comprehensive coverage of important topics, such as folding, joints, faults, diaperism, unconformities, impact structures, igneous rocks and geophysical methods essential for both the geologist and geophysicist is incorporated
Features: Emphasis is laid on mathematical methods especially while dealing with mechanical principles, mechanics of folding, jointing, plastic deformations and geophysical methods. Laboratory exercises encourage students to analyze geological problems in a wider perspective. References at the end of each chapter render the book useful to advanced reader also
Contents: Structural Geology Mechanical Principles Description of Folds Field Study of Folds Office Techniques Used in Studying Folds Mechanics and Causes of Folding Joints Description and Classification of Faults Criteria for Faulting Reserve Faults, Thrust Faults and Over thrusts Normal Faults Strike-Slip Faults Dating of Structural Events Diapirs and Related Structural Features Extrusive Igneous Rocks Intrusive Igneous Rocks Emplacement of Large Plutons Cleavage and Schistosity Secondary Lineation Plastic Deformation Impact Structures Geophysical Methods in Structural Geology: Gravitational and Magnetic Geophysical Methods in Structural Geology: Seismic and Thermal Laboratory Exercises Equal-Area Net Index Read more
