Applied Sedimentology
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Prefaceix
- Chapter 1. Introduction1
- 1.1 Introduction and Historical Review1
- 1.2 Sedimentology and the Earth Sciences3
- 1.3 Applied Sedimentology5
- Selected Bibliography16
- References16
- Part I: Rock to Sediment19
- Chapter 2. Weathering and the Sedimentary Cycle21
- 2.1 Introduction21
- 2.2 The Sedimentary Cycle22
- 2.3 Weathering25
- Selected Bibliography38
- References38
- Chapter 3. Particles, Pores, and Permeability41
- 3.1 Physical Properties of Particles41
- 3.2 Porosity and Permeability56
- Selected Bibliography82
- References82
- Part II: Sediment Sedimented87
- Chapter 4. Transportation and Sedimentation89
- 4.1 Introduction89
- 4.2 Aqueous Processes94
- 4.3 Eolian Processes108
- 4.4 Glacial Processes113
- 4.5 Gravitational Processes118
- Selected Bibliography124
- References125
- Chapter 5. Sedimentary Structures130
- 5.1 Introduction130
- 5.2 Biogenic Sedimentary Structures133
- 5.3 Primary Inorganic Sedimentary Structures136
- 5.4 Paleocurrent Analysis168
- Selected Bibliography174
- References175
- Chapter 6. Depositional Systems181
- 6.1 Sedimentary Environments181
- 6.2 Sedimentary Facies187
- 6.3 Sedimentary Models189
- 6.4 Sedimentary Models, Increments, and Cycles277
- Selected Bibliography290
- References290
- Part III: Sediment to Rock307
- Chapter 7. The Subsurface Environment309
- 7.1 Subsurface Temperatures309
- 7.2 Subsurface Pressures312
- 7.3 Subsurface Fluids315
- 7.4 Fluid Flow in Sedimentary Basins323
- Selected Bibliography326
- References326
- Chapter 8. Allochthonous Sediments329
- 8.1 Introduction: The Classification of Sedimentary Rocks329
- 8.2 Allochthonous Sediments Classified330
- 8.3 Mudrocks332
- 8.4 Pyroclastic Sediments344
- 8.5 Sandstones345
- 8.6 Rudaceous Rocks377
- Selected Bibliography387
- References387
- Chapter 9. Autochthonous Sediments394
- 9.1 Introduction394
- 9.2 Carbonates395
- 9.3 Coal427
- 9.4 Sedimentary Iron Ores432
- 9.5 Phosphates436
- 9.6 Evaporites439
- 9.7 Cherts457
- Selected Bibliography459
- References459
- Chapter 10. Sedimentary Basins467
- 10.1 Introduction467
- 10.2 Sedimentary Basins Classified and Described475
- 10.3 Basin Evolution, Metallogeny, and the Petroleum System496
- Selected Bibliography507
- References507
- Subject Index513
- About the Author523
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There are three types of rock—igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Sedimentary rocks form from the weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition of older rocks. Applied Sedimentology describes the formation, transportation and deposition of sediment, and the post-depositional processes that change soft sediment into sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks include sandstones, limestones and mudstones. All the world's coal, most of its water and fossil fuels, and many mineral deposits occur in sedimentary rocks. Applied Sedimentology shows how the study of sediments aids the exploration for and exploitation of natural resources, including water, ores and hydrocarbons.
* Completely revised edition; Like its precursor, it describes sediments from sand grains to sedimentary basins; Features up-to date account and critique of sequence and cyclostratigraphy
* Extensively illustrated with photos and remotely sensed sea bed images describing sedimentary processes, products and depositional systems; Color plates illustrate sediment textures, lithologies, pore types, diagenetic textures, and carbonate and clastic sequence stratigraphic models
* Emphasises the applications of sedimentology to the exploration for and exploitation of natural resources, including water, ores and hydrocarbons
* Extensive references and up-to-date bibliography for further study
* Completely revised edition; Like its precursor, it describes sediments from sand grains to sedimentary basins; Features up-to date account and critique of sequence and cyclostratigraphy
* Extensively illustrated with photos and remotely sensed sea bed images describing sedimentary processes, products and depositional systems; Color plates illustrate sediment textures, lithologies, pore types, diagenetic textures, and carbonate and clastic sequence stratigraphic models
* Emphasises the applications of sedimentology to the exploration for and exploitation of natural resources, including water, ores and hydrocarbons
* Extensive references and up-to-date bibliography for further study