"Depositional Sedimentary Environments: With Reference to Terrigenous Clastics" by H.-E. Reineck, I. B. Singh
Second, Revised and Updated Edition 1980 & 1st reprint 1986 Corrected Second Printing
Sрringеr | 1986 | ISBN: 3540101896 9783540101895 9783642814983 | 565 pages | PDF | 52 MB
This book has been written with the aim of compiling from environments information that can be useful in the reconstruction of ancient environments. It is intended for all those interested in recognizing depositional environments.
This is useful reference text for the sedimentary geologist that well produced with clear illustrations and text, and gives excellent factual information on a large number of topics.
Contents Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Part I: Primary Structures and Textures
Introduction
Depositional Environments
Physical Parameters
Current and Wave Ripples
Surface Markings and Imprints
Scour Marks
Tool Marks
Penecontemporaneous Deformation Structures
Bedding
Sediment Grain Parameter
Chemical and Mineralogical Parameters
Biological Parameters
Environmental Reconstructions
Part II: Modem Environments
Introduction
Importance of Sequence in Environmental Reconstruction
Glacial Environment
Desert Environment
Lake Environment
Fluvial Environment
Estuarine Environment
Deltaic Environment
The Coast
The Shelf
Examples of Beach-Shelf Profiles from Modem Environments
Coastal Lagoons
Tidal Flats
Continental Margin, Slope and Ocean Basin
Concluding Remarks
References
Subject Index
with TOC BookMarkLinks
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