Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470689161 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There are expanded sections on trace fossils and volcaniclastics along with updated reference list. In succeeding chapters the various sedimentary rock types, textures and structures are discussed and shown how they can be described and measured in the field. It describes how the features of sedimentary rocks can be recorded in the field particularly through the construction of graphic logs. It retains its popular pocket size and is an essential buy for all students working in the field. The text shows how sedimentary rocks are tackled in the field and has been written for all those with a geological background. Finally a concluding section deals briefly with facies identification and points the ways towards facies interpretations, and the identification of sequences and cycles.Key Features:Full colour throughout with improved photos, figures and diagrams in a modern layout.Complete revision and update of best selling textbook which is part of the highly successful Field Guide series.Expanded sections on trace fossils and volcaniclast
Proud To Be Turtle Clan said had to have it for my field work. I ran across this little & thin book of much information when I searched the web for "green minerals". I had found them in my unconsolidated soils and after checking my mineralogy text book wanted to do some cross-comparing. An excerpt came up and I read it, and then I knew that I had to have the whole thing. Its a. Ken Walker said a very good series. If you collect sedimentary rocks, you want to take this bookinto the field with you. It is written exactly for this purpose.It is very well written, very well illustrated, very well worth it.. Adam said Must have for students.. This book is the perfect guide for field work when partaking in the study of rocks that are sedimentary. Chris Tucker is a great author and he defiantly knows a lot about sedimentary Chris Rock.
“All in all, this is a fine and improved field guide for the geoscientist, befitting a fourth edition.” (Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, 4 November 2012)